Certified Medical Assistant

Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Job Summary: The Medical Assistant will work directly with medical practitioners and patients to provide efficient and quality delivery of patient care.

Responsibilities:

1. Clinical

a. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures.

b. Obtains patients vitals including: recording temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, height/weight, and responses to standardized medical history questions.

c. Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments for your patients including preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment for treatments, including equipment.

d. Assist providers with procedures, treatments and interventions as needed

e. Act as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested.

f. Assist in routine clerical functions such as filing of medical information in patient’s records, obtaining medical records from other providers/offices.

g. Give injections, and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy and processing needs.

h. Perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab tests as identified by clinical providers and report results to the appropriate personnel and EMR systems.

2. Clinical Care Coordination

a. Schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments, tests and treatments/procedures.

b. Maintain medical records. Accurately document patient history, physical and vitals into the EMR.

c. Maintain inventory of medications or supplies used to treat patients.

d. Conduct pre-authorizations in accordance with third party insurer requirements.

Accountable to: COO

Qualifications:

1. Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program.

2. Ability to relate positively and sensitively to patients diverse in lifestyle, age, ethnicity, beliefs, socio-economic level, sexual orientation and gender identity.

3. Successful completion of a background check.

4. Demonstrate stewardship of patient information through strict adherence to all Federal, State, and Local laws & guidelines around patient privacy and confidentiality, including HIPAA.

5. Fluency in both English and Spanish, preferred.

Status: Full-time exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Compensation:

$40,000 to $45,000 per year DOE

Benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 403B retirement matching, paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave.

To Apply:

Please email a CV/Resume and cover letter to employment@uafhealth.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Medical Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CCMA Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person