What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA, CF- FT Nights Correctional Health Annx position at University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC)?
Summary
Job Description:
The Certified Medical Assistant works under the direction of Licensed Healthcare Professionals within the confines of a jail or detention facility. Schedules appointments, maintains medical records information. Takes and records vital signs, prepares patients for examination, draws blood, applies and reads Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) skin tests. Enters medical, social histories and performs intakes and discharges on all patients to assist Healthcare Providers.
Required Skills
Work Experience:
License/Registration/Certification
One year of Medical Assistant experience required.
Certified Medical Assistant Certificate required.
CPR required.
Education And Training
High School Education or equivalent.
Completion of a Medical Assistant course required.
Requirements
Other Requirements:
Pre Employment Drug Screening, Background Screening and Security Clearance required.
Job Description:
The Certified Medical Assistant works under the direction of Licensed Healthcare Professionals within the confines of a jail or detention facility. Schedules appointments, maintains medical records information. Takes and records vital signs, prepares patients for examination, draws blood, applies and reads Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) skin tests. Enters medical, social histories and performs intakes and discharges on all patients to assist Healthcare Providers.
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 in patient flow process, applicable per Clinic.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- THS/ CHIP
- EMR
Work Experience:
License/Registration/Certification
One year of Medical Assistant experience required.
Certified Medical Assistant Certificate required.
CPR required.
Education And Training
High School Education or equivalent.
Completion of a Medical Assistant course required.
Requirements
Other Requirements:
Pre Employment Drug Screening, Background Screening and Security Clearance required.