Medical Assistant - Certified - Augusta Back
Company: University Health Services, Inc.
Location: Augusta
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Practice Administrator, Practice
Manager, or
Physician Practice Clinical Staff Coordinator and the physicians,
assists the
physician in direct patient communication and care by working up
with vital
signs, history, special tests, preparing the exam rooms,
chaperoning, scheduling
appointments and tests, triage messages and phones-in
prescriptions, checking in
and out patients, and knowledge of, but not limited to, all
clinical and
clerical aspects of the medical office setting.
Qualifications:
EducationHigh School diploma or GED required. Medical Assistant
diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or community
college preferred.Licensure/CertificationCertification as a Medical
Assistant required or if filled with an RN, LPN, or Emergency
Medical Technician - Intermediate, must have current and valid
professional license in the state of Georgia or South Carolina (as
applicable).ExperienceMinimum one year experience in a physician
office or clinical setting such as a hospital unit, dental office
or nursing home preferred.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGood
communication, computer and excellent customer service skills
required in order to communicate with variety of customers
(patients of all age groups, physicians, insurance companies,
departments of the hospital, other physician offices, other staff
members) in a professional manner at all times. Must be able to
accept constructive criticism and direction from medical
assistants, physicians, and other staff members and to be able to
ask questions if you do not understand. Must be able to prioritize
multiple tasks and responsibilities, meeting deadlines while
maintaining quality standards.Physical DemandsWill be required to
sit and/or stand for long periods of time, with high level of
mental/visual concentrations. Must have good manual dexterity to
perform special tests, use telephone, computer, and copier for long
periods of time. Must be able to hear and communicate with patients
and others in person and over the phone. Must be able to assist
patients by helping them onto exam tables, in/out of chairs, and
pushing wheelchairs.
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