Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
University Clinical Health · Memphis, TN · 4 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Certified Medical Assistant performs appointment scheduling and registration for patients and updates demographic information. Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians. Prepares the examination room for the patient to take patient vital signs and records vitals in the medical chart. This position also maintains patients medical charts and receives co-payments for the visit.
Responsibilities
- Patient assessment
- Clinical procedures
- Physician order execution
- Patient satisfaction
- Clinic resource availability
- Regulatory compliance
- Phone triage
- HIPPA Compliance
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited teaching establishment
- 1 to 2 years of related work experience is preferred
- If not currently certified, must obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Core Competencies
- Keyboarding skills and aptitude for learning patient database program
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Committed to supporting UCHs standard of medical excellence