Overview

A professional multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice including administrative and clinical procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician.

Responsibilities

Job Requirement:

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

Qualifications

Qualification:

Experience Requirements:

• 1-year - Medical assistant – preferred.
• 2– 4 years clerical/customer service experience, ideally in a health care related industry - preferred.
• 1-year experience with third party payors, and computer experience for imputing data and reviewing - preferred.

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required - or within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required - at time of hire - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred - at 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.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED Required at time of hire.

Additional Details:

May travel to other clinics under additional duties.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties as assigned may vary.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace.