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Certified Medical Assistant

Min Experience

1 years

Location

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

JobType

full-time

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About the role

Description

 

Who We Are:

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients. University Clinical Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. University Clinical Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 


Position Summary:

Performs appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating demographic information. Performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians. Prepares the examination room for the patient as well as taking patient vital signs and recording vitals in medical chart. This position also maintains patients’ medical charts and receives co-payments for the visit. Must be efficient with the ability to prioritize and multi-task. Excellent communication skills are essential for this position.


Key Results Areas (KRAs):

  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical procedures
  • Physician order execution
  • Patient satisfaction
  • Clinic resource availability
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Phone triage
  • Pre-certification & authorization

Core Competencies

  • Keyboarding skills and aptitude for learning patient database program
  • Knowledge of OSHA requirements
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Committed to supporting UCH’s standard to medical excellence


Requirements

 

Education & Experience:

  • High School diploma or equivalent Required
  • Certified Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited teaching establishment Required

o If not currently certified, must obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment.

  • 1 to 2 years of related work experience is Preferred
  • Bilingual Preferred

About the company

University Clinical Health has more than 175 renowned physicians experienced in over 19 disciplines, from excellence in plastic surgery and ophthalmology to providing care to critically ill and premature infants at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and the Sheldon B. Korones Newborn Center at Regional One Health. From nephrology care in hospitals and dialysis centers to the highest quality family practice, addiction medicine and dermatology at our own clinical practice offices, University Clinical Health physicians offer primary and specialty care across the Mid-South and beyond. Our physicians serve on the faculty at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, providing them with access to cutting-edge medical research and the latest medical treatments, and their patients with the best and most current care available. Many of our physicians have also been recognized nationally for their contributions to their respective fields by publications such as Best Doctors in America® and America’s Top Doctors®. All of our doctors are recognized experts in their fields and respected educators. If you have a medical need, a call to University Clinical Health can be your first step toward treatment.

Skills

Chart
communication skills
compliance
database