Certified Medical Assistant

Description

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

Position Summary:

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. University Clinical Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

Key Results Areas (KRAs):

• Patient assessment
• Clinical procedures
• Physician order execution
• Patient satisfaction
• Clinic resource availability
• Regulatory compliance
• Phone triage
• HIPPA Compliance
• Organizational Skills

Core Competencies 

• Keyboarding skills and aptitude for learning patient database program
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Committed to supporting UCH’s standard of medical excellence

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent Required 
• Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited teaching establishment Required 
• 1 to 2 years of related work experience is Preferred
• If not currently certified, must obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment