CMA, CF- PRN Days Correctional Health Annx

University Medical Center of El Paso • El Paso, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

This position requires a Certified Medical Assistant certificate, CPR, a high school education or equivalent, and completion of a Medical Assistant course. Pre-employment drug screening, background screening, and security clearance are also required. One year of Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Knowledge of ICD10, CPT4, and HCPCS coding related to clinic procedures and physician billing.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• CRT proficiency and ability to type.
• Knowledge of vaccine requirements for patients from newborns through adulthood for assigned areas.
• Knowledge of the patient flow process applicable to the clinic.
• Certified Medical Assistant certificate required.
• CPR required.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant course required.
• Pre-employment drug screening, background screening, and security clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments.
• Maintain medical record information.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examination.
• Draw blood.
• Apply and read Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) skin tests.
• Enter medical and social histories.
• Perform patient intakes and discharges to assist Healthcare Providers.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED