Certified Medical Assistant / CSR | Family Lem Turner | Days | Full Time

UF Health; Oakhurst (FL); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UF Health in Florida seeks a multi-skilled Medical Assistant to support administrative and clinical functions under physician supervision. The role entails welcoming patients, scheduling, registration, and EMR data entry, with opportunities to perform basic phlebotomy and medication administration as directed.

The position requires CMA credentials within 6 months, BLS at hire, and a minimum of 1–2 years in medical support or clerical work. High school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year Medical assistant preferred.
• 2 years Clerical/customer service experience - ideally in a health care related industry preferred.
• 1 year experience with third party payors and computer data entry for patient demographics preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required within 6 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.
• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred within 30 days.
• MA program completed from an accredited body is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Receives and directs messages to appropriate personnel. Handles calls and communications for department operations.
• Maintains patient scheduling and sets appointments.
• Interviews and completes patient registration.
• Enters patient dispositions, diagnostic codes, orders and payments in the EMR.
• Performs cashiering for co-payments and patient payments.
• Perform venipuncture and administer routine medications under supervision.
• Collect routine lab specimens as directed by the provider.
• Perform basic lab procedures and take patient vitals.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, and treatment team.

Connaissances

Customer service

Administrative support

Clerical tasks

Medical terminology

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Description du poste

Overview

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.

Job Duties

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.

Qualifications

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 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) American Red Cross or American Heart Assoc ONLY required at time of hire

Medical Terminology Certificate preferred within 30 days

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