Certified Medical Assistant | Deerwood Multispecialty | Days | Full Time

Job Duties

• Take patient's vital signs.
• Prepare patients for the provider's care.
• Auxiliary in patient examinations or treatments.
• Correctly document all entries in the medical record, including signature, date, and time.
• Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of a licensed physician.
• Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms.
• Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
• Administer basic first aid.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Participate as an active care team member in the coordination of patient care.
• Provide a standard of excellence as it relates to customer service for patients, staff members, and other customers.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One year Medical assistant preferred.
• Two years Clerical/customer service experience - ideally in a health care related industry preferred.
• One year Experience with third party payors and computer experience for inputting data and reviewing patient demographic material preferred.

Education Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required within six months.
• A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required at the time of hire.
• A Medical Terminology Certificate is preferred at the time of hire.

Additional Details

A requirement of having completed an MA program that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association, or an agency approved by the board.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.