Per Diem Health Specialist/ Certified Medical Assistant

Department

Health Services

Job Family

Staff - Union

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Job Description

Schedule: Per Diem hours for Monday - Friday 8:45am - 5:15pm, Saturday & Sunday, 10:45am- 4:15pm during the Academic Year.

Position Summary

The Health Specialist/Certified Medical Assistant has both clinical and clerical duties. This is an in-person, per diem position and is not eligible for benefits. 

Responsibilities:

• Preparing the patient for medical visits, outpatient procedures and other physical exams by performing vital signs, updating medical history in the electronic health record, and noting any changes in health status.

• Performing data entry tasks to document patient records within facility databases and maintaining patient files. Assists with the processing of incoming student medical forms.

• Assisting as a chaperone for sensitive exams or assisting with bedside outpatient medical procedures.

• Providing phlebotomy services to students and employees. On-site training to be provided. Processing tissue and lab specimens and entering patient insurance information for outpatient labs. Autoclave instruments and send out weekly spore testing.

• Performing EKGs when ordered by providers.

• Obtaining prior authorizations when necessary for providers.

• Prepping and stocking exam rooms as needed.

• Providing compassionate and inclusive patient support and care during office visits.

• Assisting patients with making follow-up appointments and referral appointments to off-campus providers and facilities.

• Assisting with the management of the office telephone systems; including answering calls and emails and returning messages.

• Assisting in the front office with greeting patients, checking patients in and out for their appointments, appointment scheduling, and making appointment confirmation reminders.

• Processing and reconciling the student account charges daily and tracking hold bills.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Three years of progressively responsible administrative support experience.

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn additional technical systems. 

• Ability to consistently apply policies and procedures.

• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse community. 

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to interact socially with others.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities

• Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with a certification.

• Previous medical office experience/administrative support.

• Familiarity with electronic record keeping.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is $20.37 per hour.