What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cert. Medical Assistant-UMCEPH Pain and Spine Center position at University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC)?
Summary
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 and social histories and performs intakes and discharges on all patients to assist healthcare providers.
Work Experience
One year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
License/Registration/Certification
Certified Medical Assistant Certificate required.
Current BLS training required.
Education and Training
High School Education or equivalent.
Completion of a Medical Assistant course required.
Skills
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 and social histories and performs intakes and discharges on all patients to assist healthcare providers.
Work Experience
One year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
License/Registration/Certification
Certified Medical Assistant Certificate required.
Current BLS training required.
Education and Training
High School Education or equivalent.
Completion of a Medical Assistant course required.
Skills
- Knowledge of ICD10, CPT4 and HCPCS coding related to clinic procedures and physician billing.
- Highly effective communication skills.
- CRT proficiency and ability to type.
- Knows vaccine requirements for patients, newborns through adulthood for assigned areas.
- Knowledge of the patient flow process, applicable per clinic.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- THS/ CHIP
- EMR