Certified Medical Assistant

Position Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care in an ambulatory setting with kindness and compassion under the direction of the physician or other designated licensed staff. The position works as part of a team with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and students in the health professions. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) reports to the Office Manager, Health Services.

Essential Functions

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong skills in use of EMR, scheduling, notes, and billing.
• Ability to verify insurance, schedule and room patients.
• Computer literacy and use of MS Office, Excel, and Outlook email.
• Ability to meet compliance with tuberculosis screening and provide proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (lab confirmation, vaccination documentation, or a doctor's diagnosis).
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Adherence to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in primary care with Women's Health.
• Preferred: Some college education.
• Preferred: Three (3) years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in primary care with Women's Health.
• Preferred: Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain the certification within 30 days of employment.
• Must meet tuberculosis screening requirements and provide proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (lab confirmation, vaccination documentation, or a doctor's diagnosis).

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds of medical equipment and/or supplies.
• Fine motor skills for the appropriate handling of medical equipment and supplies.
• Ability to reach overhead, bend, and squat to retrieve clinic equipment/materials.
• Ability to push/pull medical carts/wagons used in special events holding up to 30 lb.
• Ability to regularly move about clinic and event venues to actively assess and engage patients.

Pay

$37,000 Annualized

Schedule

Typical Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.