Cert. Medical Assistant-NHC CMA Float Pool

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support clinical teams. You will schedule appointments, record vital signs, and prepare patients for examinations, while ensuring accurate medical records for insurance purposes.

Responsibilities include collecting medical and social histories, performing intakes/discharges, drawing blood as needed, and assisting providers with procedures. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred for patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant certification is required.
• CPR training is required.
• One year of Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes and records vital signs and prepares patients for examination.
• Schedules appointments and maintains medical records for insurance purposes.
• Enters medical and social histories and performs intake and discharge processes.
• Assists Healthcare Providers with patient care as directed.

Skills

ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS coding

Communication

Typing (CRT)

Vaccine requirements

Patient flow

Bilingual EN/ES

CHIP/THS knowledge

EMR documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Summary

Job Summary Works under the direction of Licensed Healthcare Professionals. Schedules appointments, maintains medical records information for insurance purposes. Takes and records vital signs prepares patients for examination, draws blood, and administers medications. Enters medical, social histories and performs intakes and discharges on all patients to assist Healthcare Providers.

Skills

• Knowledge of ICD10, CPT4 and HCPCS coding related to clinic procedures and physician billing.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• CRT proficiency and ability to type.
• Knows vaccine requirements for patients, newborns through adulthood for assigned areas.
• Knowledge in patient flow process, applicable per Clinic.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of THS/ CHIP.
• Ability to document EMR.

Work Experience

License/Registration/Certification

One year of Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

Certified Medical Assistant is required.

CPR training is required.

Education And Training

High school diploma or equivalent is required.