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Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Blackwood Family Medicine -
Corolla, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
2 days ago

Qualifications

Athenahealth
Health insurance authorizations
In-person patient registration
Medical procedure preparation
Patient scheduling systems
Patient rooming
Health insurance co-pays
Patient question and concern management
Vital signs
Prescription processing
Injectable medication administration
OSHA
CCMA Certification
Medical procedure assistance
Phone communication
Pre-examination patient preparation
EKG
Greeting customers
HIPAA
RMA
Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures
Medical scheduling
Healthcare referral management
Patient history taking
Collecting samples for laboratory testing
Organizational skills
Medication assistance
Stocking
Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise
Medical Assisting

Full Job Description

Medical Assistant / Receptionist

Lighthouse Medical Care
Location: Corolla, NC

Lighthouse Medical Care is looking for a friendly, dependable, and organized Medical Assistant / Receptionist to join our primary care practice. This position combines both front office and clinical responsibilities in a small, patient-focused medical office.

Schedule

Full-time through Labor Day
Part-time after Labor Day (seasonal schedule)

Responsibilities

Front Office

Greet and check in patients in a friendly and professional manner.
Answer incoming phone calls and assist with patient questions.
Schedule appointments and manage the provider's daily schedule.
Verify insurance information and collect copays and balances.
Register new patients and update patient information.
Process referrals, prior authorizations, and medical records requests.
Respond to patient portal messages and perform general administrative duties.

Clinical

Escort patients to exam rooms and obtain vital signs.
Record medical histories, medications, and chief complaints.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist the provider during office visits.
Administer injections, perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and other clinical duties within scope of practice.
Process prescription refill requests and coordinate laboratory testing.
Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record (Athenahealth experience is a plus).
Maintain exam rooms and keep supplies stocked.
Follow HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control guidelines.

Qualifications

Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.
Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent) preferred but not required.
Experience in family medicine or primary care is a plus.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Comfortable balancing both front desk and clinical responsibilities.
Experience with Athenahealth or another electronic medical record system is preferred.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
Reliable, professional, and compassionate.

Compensation

Competitive hourly pay based on experience.

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