Education :

High School Diploma required.

Completion of an Accredited Medical Assistant training program, such as courses provided through community colleges and / or vocational schools.

Current certification in CPR.

Certified as a Medical Assistant by an approved National Examination Agency.

Interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, physicians and other health care team members in order to foster optimal quality of outpatient care.

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) strongly preferred.

The National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) certification from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) strongly preferred.

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification from the National Healthcare Association (NHA) strongly preferred.

Experience and required skills :

years' related experience, preferably in a Nephrology practice setting.

Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

General math skills.

Intermediate computer skills and experience with electronic medical office systems such as electronic medical records, scheduling programs, switchboard, credit card machines, standard office equipment and any new technology that arises.

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Needs to have EPIC experience and be comfortable working in a doctor's office doing both administrative tasks (check-in, insurance collections / confirmation, prior authorizations, referrals, scheduling, answering phone etc.

and rooming patients, updating medication lists etc.).

Needs to be comfortable working independent and as part of a team.

Strong communication skills and positive bedside manner also needed.

Flexibility and handling duties as assigned also very important.

Knowledge of nephrology preferred, but not required.