CMA, CF-FT Days Correctional Health Dtwn

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to work under licensed healthcare professionals within a jail setting. You will schedule appointments, maintain medical records, take vital signs, prepare patients for examination, draw blood, and perform PPD skin tests.

The role requires knowledge of ICD10/CPT4/HCPCS, strong communication, CRT and typing skills, familiarity with EMR, and compliance with pre-employment screening and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant certificate required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant course required.
• CPR certification required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules appointments and maintains medical records.
• Takes and records vital signs and prepares patients for examination.
• Draws blood and performs PPD skin tests.
• Enters medical and social histories; assists with intakes and discharges.

Skills

ICD10 CPT4 HCPCS coding

Communication skills

CRT proficiency

Vaccine requirements knowledge

Patient flow knowledge

THS/ CHIP

EMR

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant course

CPR certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

CMA, CF-FT Days Correctional Health Dtwn

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department Correctional Health Dtwn
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Days

The Certified Medical Assistant works under the direction of Licensed Healthcare Professionals within the confines of a jail or detention facility. Schedules appointments, maintains medical records information. Takes and records vital signs, prepares patients for examination, draws blood, applies and reads Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) skin tests. Enters medical, social histories and performs intakes and discharges on all patients to assist Healthcare Providers.

Required 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.
• THS/ CHIP
• EMR

Required Experience:

Work Experience:

One year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.

License/Registration/Certification:

Certified Medical Assistant Certificate required.

CPR required.

Education and Training:

High School Education or equivalent.

Completion of a Medical Assistant course required.

Other Requirements:

Pre Employment Drug Screening, Background Screening and Security Clearance required.