Medical Assistant - Neurology - 140419

About the role

This position provides support to the Neurology Clinic at UC San Diego Health. The clinic supervisor and clinic providers provide direct supervision.

Responsibilities

- Front office management, including appointment scheduling, patient check-in, and patient check-out. - Accurate billing and payment processing. - Supply chain and forms management. - Equipment management and environmental care functions. - Cleaning and disinfecting the environment. - Patient screening for medical issues using electronic medical record software. - Translation services (Bilingual English/Spanish). - Chart preparation. - Occasional float to other departments to assist.

Requirements

- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistant Training program. - BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date. - Two (2) years or more of Medical Assistant experience. - Prior Medical Assistant experience, preferably in a large, complex Healthcare system. - Knowledge and training in patient care, environmental care functions, equipment/supply management and cleaning / disinfecting the environment. - Knowledge of online scheduling, universal precautions, and body mechanics. - Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize demands and work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- At least 3 years recent (within past 6 months) experience as a MA in an ambulatory medical practice. - Medical terminology training or certification. - Prior experience in neurology or specialty practice. - Prior experience with EPIC electronic medical record. - Previous back office experience. - Bilingual (English/Spanish)