Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Employer: Cardinal Health. **_What Clinical Services contributes to Cardinal Health_** Clinical Care Delivery provides high quality, patient-centered care focused on diagnosing, treating and managing care while ensuring the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the practice. The Medical Assistant performs clinical support services, assists with clerical duties and maintains patient care documentation in medical records at Fairbanks Urology. This position is responsible for providing professional care specifically to urology patients in an outpatient setting. **_Responsibilities_** + Register new patients + Assist during medical procedures + Take vital signs + Schedule external labs, diagnostic and other follow-up for patients + Request and obtain necessary clinical documents for the patient’s chart + Update medical records + Organize examination rooms + Sterilize / prepare medical instruments + Disposal of contaminated supplies + Follow up on patient calls + Schedule appointments + Coordinate dictation schedule + May assist with verifying health insurance coverage, and other clerical duties + Regular attendance and punctuality + Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed + Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved + Perform any other functions as required by management **_Qualifications_** + Ability to work a flexible schedule as necessary + High School graduate or equivalent, preferred + Certified or eligible for certification as a Medical Assistant in the state of Alaska, preferred + Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite, preferred + 1-2 years of experience, preferred + Outpatient experience, preferred + Prior EMR experience, preferred **_Location_** Fairbanks Urology (http://fairbanksurology.com/) 1211 Cushman St Fairbanks, AK 99701 **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete standard tasks + Works on