Certified Medical Assistant – Student Health Center (part-time 28 hours/week)
About The Position
Certified Medical Assistant – Student Health Center (part-time 28 hours/week) Why Work at BYU As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Job Description Certified Medical Assistant – Student Health Center (part-time 28 hours/week) The mission of the Student Health Center (SHC) is to create the best possible experience for the patient by providing quality healthcare services, with compassion and efficiency, in a Christ-centered environment. As a member of the SHC team, the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) will carry out the mission statement and assist clinicians by knowing the job well and performing it efficiently.
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
- Certified as a Medical Assistant.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Proficient computer and EMR skills.
- Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.
Nice To Haves
- 2–4 years of experience in a physician’s office.
Responsibilities
- Patient Care/Physician Assistance with patient triage
- Respond promptly, professionally, and courteously to patient needs.
- Deliver efficient and effective patient care in compliance with clinic policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Prepare patients for exams by interviewing, measuring vital signs, and recording information in the patient record.
- Ensure physicians have all pertinent information (e.g., medication lists, lab results, allergies).
- Assist physicians with procedures (e.g., flex sigs, treadmills, pap smears).
- Administer injections.
- Maintain clean, orderly, and fully stocked exam rooms.
- Clean and sterilize instruments according to policy.
- Monitor inventory and coordinate ordering of medical supplies and materials.
- Schedule tests and procedures, including obtaining pre-authorizations from insurance when necessary.
- Triage patient phone messages, review with physicians, and respond as directed.
- Obtain lab and test results for physician review; call results to patients as instructed.
- Call prescriptions to pharmacies.
- Maintain CPR certification.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team.
- Use Electronic Medical Records (EMR) proficiently.
Benefits
- 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Tuition benefits after two years
- Access to athletic facilities
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
