**Medical Assistant - 530845

Job Summary: Assists the providers with the assessments of patients' needs, and care plan by taking vital signs, patient history, medication listing, and determining chief complaint. Assists the providers with medical treatment, exams, and medical procedures. Prepares equipment and room for patient visit/procedure and completed documentation using electronic medical records (EMR). Administrative duties may include, but not limited to, appointment scheduling, patient registration, and insurance verification.

• Performs initial assessments of patients. Measures vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and documents all information in patient's chart.
• Verifies patient information. Reviews and/or records medical history.
• Prepares laboratory specimens. Performs basic laboratory tests on the premises.
• Administers medications. Authorizes drug refills as directed. Draws blood and performs EKG's.
• Keeps exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies. Maintains instruments and prepares sterilization as required.
• Complies with all standard OSHA policies and procedures.
• Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions.
• Generates revenue by recording billing information of services rendered. Completes insurance forms and responds to insurance and other third party inquiries.
• Maintains longs and required checks (refrigerator temperatures, oxygen, expired medications, etc.)
• Performs administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, referrals, registration and insurance verification as needed.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/Standard First Aid Certification
• Graduate of an accredited medical program (e.g., MA, CNA, CCMA, EMT, LPN)

Desired Qualifications:

• General patient care experience, preferably in a physician practice or clinic/outpatient setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant is preferred.

Advertised Salary: $36,000 - $37,500

*Work Schedule: *

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Criminal Background Check
• Office of Inspector General (OIG) Checks

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