Urgent Care Center Medical Assistant/Coordinator - Per Diem

Emerson Hospital
Littleton, MA, United States
Full-time

Urgent Care Center Medical Assistant / Coordinator - Per Diem

Job Ref : 29563

Category : Medical Assistant

Location :

Emerson Urgent Care Littleton Facility, 830 Constitution Ave, Littleton, MA 01460

Department : Urgent Care Littleton

Schedule : Per Diem

Shift : Day / Eve shift

Hours : 8 : 00-8 : 00, 9 : 00-5 : 00

Job Summary :

Reports to the Practice Manager and works under the direct supervision of the Physician(s), the Urgent Care Center Medical Assistant / Coordinator provides patient care by assisting with the implementation of care plans and following established standards and practices in Urgent Care.

The UCCMA / C supports the physicians in a fast paced environment to treat various types of ailments while also supporting the front office staff with a team approach and assists the office coordinators with front office duties.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Graduate of a certified or registered medical assistant program.

Experience :

Minimum of one year of in urgent care or related healthcare environment required.

Minimum of one year of phlebotomy experience with patients of all ages highly preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Licensure and / or Certification :

CPR / BLS certification required, or to achieve within 4 months from date of hire, and maintain.

Certified as CMA, RMA or CCMA or eligible for certification. Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire from date of hire.

Skills :

Basic computer skills, including familiarity with electronic medical records, Microsoft Office and Outlook and use computer based scheduling to record and maintain demographic, scheduling, and related information

Possesses verbal and written communication skills to understand and interpret instructions

Superior customer service skills, with experience to handle escalated issues

Demonstrates effective professional and positive communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and urgent care staff, on the phone and in person

Knowledge of medical billing systems, medical coding, and third party payer requirements as well as the ability to process financial transactions

Knowledge of office and laboratory procedures

Accurately read and write medical terminology

Strong aptitude for detail with excellent critical thinking, multitasking, problem solving, and organizational skills

Work in a high-pressure environment independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision

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