Certified Medical Assistant - Student Health Center
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) works as part of BYU’s Student Health Center team, supporting its mission to provide patients with quality healthcare services compassionately and efficiently in a Christ-centered environment. The CMA assists clinicians by knowing the role well and performing responsibilities efficiently. The position includes patient triage and care, preparing patients for examinations, assisting physicians with procedures, administering injections, maintaining exam rooms and medical supplies, coordinating tests and prescriptions, and communicating with patients and the healthcare team. The CMA must maintain CPR certification and use electronic medical records proficiently.
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- Certification as a Medical Assistant.
- Proficient computer and EMR skills.
- Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- CPR certification.
- Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and remain in a position at BYU.
- All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
Nice To Haves
- 2–4 years of experience in a physician’s office.
Responsibilities
- 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 them, measuring vital signs, and recording information in the patient record.
- Ensure physicians have pertinent information, such as medication lists, lab results, and allergies.
- Assist physicians with procedures, including flex sigs, treadmills, and 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 insurance pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Triage patient phone messages, review them with physicians, and respond as directed.
- Obtain lab and test results for physician review and 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
- BYU automatically contributes 8% to the 401(k) at no cost to the employee; if the employee contributes 5%, BYU adds an additional 4%. Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans.
- Generous vacation and sick time.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household.
- Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members.
- Access to athletic facilities.
- Excellent medical and dental benefits.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Paid parental and maternity leave.
- Wellness program.
- Free on-campus parking.
- Free UTA passes for the employee, spouse, and qualified dependents.
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
