What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cert. Medical Assistant position at UMC of El Paso?
Job Summary
Works under the direction of Licensed Healthcare Professionals. Schedules appointments, maintains medical records information for insurance purposes. Takes and records vital signs prepares patients for examination, draws blood, and administers medications. Enters medical, social histories and performs intakes and discharges on all patients to assist Healthcare Providers.
Skills
1. Knowledge of ICD10, CPT4 and HCPCS coding related to clinic procedures and physician billing.
2. Highly effective communication skills.
3. CRT proficiency and ability to type.
4. Knows vaccine requirements for patients, newborns through adulthood for assigned areas.
5. Knowledge of patient flow process, applicable per Clinic.
6. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
7. Knowledge of THS/ CHIP.
8. Ability to document EMR.
Work Experience
One year of Medical Assistant experience is preferred.
License/Registration/Certification:
Certified Medical Assistant is required.
CPR training is required.
Education and Training:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
