Medical Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our team at UCHC. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality healthcare services to our patients while ensuring efficient clinic operations.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in the patient's chart.
• Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filled out and available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations; Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms.
• Disinfects, cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations; Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required; Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.).
• Takes telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls.
• Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.
• Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.
• Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent substitute.
• Experience: 2 years; combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience.
• Required Certifications and/or Licenses: BLS certification (AHA) required; certification as a medical assistant (CMA) preferred.
• Skills: Experience with EMR, MS Word, Excel, MS outlook. Skills Medication and immunization administration (per scope).Assisting with examinations and minor procedures.Infection control and sterilization techniques.Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) proficiency.Accurate clinical documentation.Appointment scheduling and patient flow coordination.Insurance verification and basic billing knowledge.Knowledge of medical terminology.HIPAA and OSHA compliance.Patient education and discharge instructions.Inventory management and supply stocking.Strong communication skills.Customer service and professionalism.Time management and multitasking.Team collaboration and adaptability.
• Skills: Language Bilingual-English/Spanish (required).
• Physical Requirement: Physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 25 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. The ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time is required.Flexibility to work in multiple locations throughout the week.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent substitute.
• Experience: 2 years; combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience.
• Required Certifications and/or Licenses: BLS certification (AHA) required; certification as a medical assistant (CMA) preferred.
• Skills: Experience with EMR, MS Word, Excel, MS outlook. Skills Medication and immunization administration (per scope).Assisting with examinations and minor procedures.Infection control and sterilization techniques.Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) proficiency.Accurate clinical documentation.Appointment scheduling and patient flow coordination.Insurance verification and basic billing knowledge.Knowledge of medical terminology.HIPAA and OSHA compliance.Patient education and discharge instructions.Inventory management and supply stocking.Strong communication skills.Customer service and professionalism.Time management and multitasking.Team collaboration and adaptability.
• Skills: Language Bilingual-English/Spanish (required).
• Physical Requirement: Physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 25 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. The ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time is required.Flexibility to work in multiple locations throughout the week.