Overview

Description:

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

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

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