Certified MA / CSR | Family-St. Mary's GA | Days | Full Time

UF Health; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide frontline patient support, manage registrations, scheduling, and clerical tasks. The role includes venipuncture and basic lab duties under supervision, with responsibilities in patient payments and data entry.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, CMA certification within 6 months, and BLS at hire; ambulance and clinical experience in healthcare is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CMA certification within 6 months preferred.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• MA program accreditation preferred.
• Experience with venipuncture and basic lab procedures preferred.
• Experience with third-party payors and data entry in EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and provides excellent customer service.
• Receives and directs messages to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains patient scheduling and sets appointments.
• Completes patient registration processes.
• Handles data entry for patient demographics and charges.
• Performs venipuncture and administers routine medications under supervision.
• Performs basic lab procedures and collects specimens.
• Assists in cashiering for co-payments and payments.
• Up to 25% travel as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical tasks

Communication skills

EMR systems

Billing software

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Billing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Duties

Provides excellent customer service and greets patients entering the department/practice. A 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 and Office Manager or Team Lead.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Receives and directs messages, (electronic, in person and telephone calls) to the appropriate personnel. Makes contacts to other departments, physicians, patients and other outside organizations as necessary for the departmental/practice operations.
• Maintains patient scheduling functions, and sets patient appointments through established guidelines.
• Interviews and completes the registration process for patients utilizing the specific service.
• Keys patient dispositions, diagnostic codes, patient orders, charges and payments as defined in the electronic medical record.
• Performs cashiering functions as it relates to co-payments or other patient payments/collections. May perform routine clerical duties for the department.
• Perform venipuncture and administer routine, non-controlled medications.
• Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of licensed physician.
• Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures including aseptic procedures and taking patient’s vital signs.
• Provides excellent customer service for patients/families/representatives and other members of the treatment team.
• Additional duties as assigned may vary.
• Travel Required -up to 25%

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

1 year Medical assistant preferred

2-4 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 in

putting 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 -within 30 days

Additional Details

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