Medical Office Assistant
UHS
Summary
The Medical Office Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
Job description
Responsibilities
The Medical Office Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
- Interviews patients and measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
- Performs venipuncture and procedures as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State
- Documents patient information in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guidelines
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
- Assists in coverage of the front desk as required
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
- Current BLS/CPR certification required
- Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant
- Familiarity with medical terminology required
- Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
- General medical office procedures knowledge
- Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)
- Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
- Current BLS/CPR certification required
- Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant
- Familiarity with medical terminology required
- Experience with patient check-in and check-out process
- General medical office procedures knowledge
- Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process
- Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Career Advancement
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.