Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) works on the Brigham Young University Student Health Center team, whose mission is to provide quality healthcare services with compassion and efficiency in a Christ-centered environment. The CMA supports clinicians by knowing the job well and performing it efficiently, while helping create the best possible patient experience. The role includes assisting with patient triage and care, preparing patients for examinations, supporting physicians with procedures, administering injections, maintaining exam rooms and instruments, coordinating supplies, scheduling tests and procedures, and handling patient messages, results, and prescription calls. The CMA is expected to communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team, use electronic medical records proficiently, and maintain CPR certification.
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.
Nice To Haves
- 2–4 years of experience in a physician’s office.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care and physician assistance, including 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 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, plus 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 BYU events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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