Medical Assistant | UF New Berlin | Days| Full Time

Overview

A professional 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.

Responsibilities

• Take patient's vital signs. Prepare patients for the provider's care. Assist with patient examinations or treatments
• Correctly document all entries in the medical record, either electronic or hard copy, to include signature, date and time
• Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of licensed physician
• Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms. Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider. Administer basic first aid
• Participates in performance improvement projects. Participates as an active care team member in the coordination of patient care
• Provides a standard of excellence as it relates to customer service for patients, staff members, and other customers.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 1-year - Medical assistant – preferred
• 2– 4 years clerical/customer service experience, ideally in a health care related industry - preferred
• 1-year experience with third party payors, and computer experience for imputing data and reviewing - preferred

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA): required - or within 6 months
• Basic Life Support (BLS): required - at time of hire
• Medical Terminology Certificate: preferred - at time of hire

Additional Details

A 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.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED: Required at time of hire
• Additional Details May travel to other clinics under additional duties
• Additional Duties Additional duties as assigned may vary

UFJPI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE