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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-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
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