Performs medical and administrative duties in an outpatient clinic setting. Performs patient care duties and procedures under the supervision and guidance of a licensed nurse or physician, including taking vital signs, assisting with patient examinations, specimen collection, routine office laboratory and diagnostic tests and administering medication or treatments. Performs administrative and office duties including patient registration, scheduling appointments, coding and filling out insurance claims, entering and filing records, coordinating billing, and arranging referrals, laboratory services or hospital admission."
High school diploma, or equivalent, required. Associate degree or Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program or any combination of education and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet the minimum qualifications to perform the essential functions of this position. Two (2) years previous experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic or medical office and certification by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs is preferred. One (1) year work experience with medical office billing procedures preferred."