Medical Assistant, On Call, Days, 7:30am-8:00pm
About The Position
The Medical Assistant performs specialized work in inpatient or ambulatory care settings, assisting providers, nurse managers, and Case Managers with patient examinations and treatment, along with related clerical tasks. The role is with UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Keystone Point, where board-certified UHealth physicians provide urgent care. The position is on call during the day, with shift hours listed as 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Medical Assistant may perform other related job duties as assigned and must demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved Medical Assistant school.
- Generally, 0 to 3 years of related experience.
- Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
- Must meet and maintain unit-specific and organizational skills and competencies, certifications, and licensures as required by the clinical area.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire, with at least 6 months of validity, and must be maintained at Jackson Health System for the duration of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or credentialing as a Registered Medical Assistant by the American Society of Medical Technologies is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use computer applications.
- Answer telephones and welcome patients.
- Update and file patient medical records.
- Code and complete insurance forms.
- Schedule appointments.
- Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services.
- Handle correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping.
- Take medical histories and prepare patients for examination.
- Assist physicians during examinations and certain procedures.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
- Draw blood and take electrocardiograms.
- Perform other advanced clinical duties under the direction and supervision of a nurse or physician, as needed based on the assigned unit.
- Demonstrate behaviors of service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
