Certified Medical Assistant | Wildlight

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.

• 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.
• Additional duties as assigned - May travel to other clinics under additional duties

Experience Requirements

• 1 year Medical assistant preferred
• 2 years Clerical/customer service experience - ideally in a health care related industry preferred
• 1 year One year experience with third party payors and computer experience for inputting data and reviewing patient demographic material preferred

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required

Certification/Licensure

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required 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.
• UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace