University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. · 1 day ago
MA / Customer Service Rep | North Surgery | Days
University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality medical services, and they are seeking a Medical Assistant / Customer Service Rep. The role involves assisting with both administrative and clinical tasks under supervision while ensuring excellent customer service to patients and families.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Receives and directs messages, (electronic, in person and telephone calls) to the appropriate personnel. Makes contacts to other departments, physicians, patients and other outside organizations as necessary for the departmental/practice operations
Maintains patient scheduling functions, and sets patient appointments through established guidelines
Interviews and completes the registration process for patients utilizing the specific service
Keys patient dispositions, diagnostic codes, patient orders, charges and payments as defined in the electronic medical record
Performs cashiering functions as it relates to co-payments or other patient payments/collections. May perform routine clerical duties for the department
Perform venipuncture and administer routine, non-controlled medications
Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of licensed physician
Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider
Perform basic laboratory procedures including aseptic procedures and taking patient’s vital signs
Provides excellent customer service for patients/families/representatives and other members of the treatment team
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required within 6 months
Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire
Requirement of having completed an MA program that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association, or an agency approved by the board
Preferred
1 year Medical assistant preferred
2 years Clerical/customer service experience -ideally in a health care related industry preferred
1 year One year experience with third party payors and computer experience for inputting data and reviewing patient demographic material preferred
Medical Terminology Certificate preferred within 30 days
Company
University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.
The UF Jacksonville Physicians team is a growing network of more than 60 primary and specialty care centers that offer first rate care.