MEDICAL ASSISTANT: Call Center

Position Overview

This Medical Assistant opportunity is full-time with a convenient day shift schedule and full benefits. The role involves a wide variety of patient care duties including assisting in examinations under physician direction, measuring vital signs, performing venipuncture and procedures as directed, preparing treatment rooms, and providing support at the front desk when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in decision-making and process improvement.
• Ensures that patient rooms, nursing station, and storage areas are stocked and clean while managing product expiration and maintaining infection prevention standards.
• Distributes referrals to physicians and insurance companies, maintaining proper documentation in patient charts.
• Pre-authorizes prescriptions and clinical tests (e.g., CT, MRI, Ultrasound) as necessary.
• Handles phone/fax communications for patient prescriptions.
• Schedules diagnostic imaging studies, dietician appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing, completing all appropriate paperwork.
• Performs clinical duties such as triaging patients, checking vitals, administering injections and venipunctures, and preparing patients for physician exams.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out processes
• Knowledge of general medical office procedures including end-of-day cash balancing and charge reconciliation

Benefits & Perks

• A challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries