Medical Assistant I - UMC Northport - 530230
About The Position
The Medical Assistant I provides assistance to nurses and nurse practitioners with the basic functions of a medical office, including triaging patients, checking vital signs, and performing venipuncture. At the University Medical Center Resident Clinic, the role facilitates quality patient care by providing medical and surgical assistance to physicians and nurses and preparing patients for consultations. General clinical support may also include staffing the receptionist desk, screening calls, making referrals, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments and follow-up visits, and assisting with nursing care as assigned. The Medical Assistant maintains the confidentiality of protected health information and follows HIPAA regulations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Six months of healthcare work experience.
- Ability to perform patient care as directed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or other qualified medical professional.
- Efficient and accurate computer and data-entry skills.
- Excellent communication, public relations, customer service, and telephone etiquette skills.
- Willingness to learn and consistently deliver patient-centered, high-quality customer service.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Final candidates must successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
- Final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including review of information obtained from social media and other internet sources.
Nice To Haves
- Certification to perform Medical Assistant duties in the State of Alabama.
- Experience with computers and Electronic Health Records systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist nurses and nurse practitioners with basic medical office functions.
- Triage patients.
- Check patients' vital signs and perform venipuncture.
- Facilitate quality patient care at the University Medical Center Resident Clinic.
- Provide medical and surgical assistance to physicians and nurses.
- Prepare patients for consultations.
- Provide general clinical assistance as needed, including staffing the receptionist desk.
- Screen calls, make referrals, verify insurance, and schedule appointments and follow-up visits.
- Assist with nursing care as assigned.
- Maintain the confidentiality of protected health information and follow HIPAA regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
