- Medical Assistant/Backup Front Office
JOB SUMMARY:
We currently have two open positions for Medical Assistant/ Backup Front Office, the right candidates will be cross trained on both departments. To perform this positions successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory in a professional manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
This is a great opportunity for an energetic, self-starter.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
. Prepare patient visits in advance ensuring that all labs, diagnostics, etc. are ready and available for each visit.
. Room patients: including taking vitals, chief complaint, review allergies, tobacco usage, preferred lab and pharmacy, advance directive and document in EHR
. Schedule diagnostic procedures: testing: includes verifying insurance and getting authorization if needed
. Review or abstract labs, procedures into EHR: call physician on critical values
. Process medication refills; requests insurance authorization, call pharmacies when necessary
. Process incoming patient referrals and outgoing patient referrals to and from other medical offices
. Answer multi-line telephone system, direct phone calls, take appropriate messages
. Back up front/back office as needed: check in, check out patients, scan insurance cards, ID, update patient information, collect co-pays
· Schedule patient appointment for the physicians to optimize patient satisfaction, provider time and most effective utilization of exam rooms
. Perform administrative responsibilities as needed, including verification and entry of patients demographic information and insurance into the EHR.
· Participates in the medical office emergency routine, whenever required. Summons EMS or assists other staff members as needed.
. Other duties as assigned
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
. May assist other staff members with their duties as work load dictates.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· High school graduate or equivalent.
· Personality and demeanor to deal with the public and assist ill, older, or distraught patients
. Bilingual Spanish a plus
· Basic office skills such as typing and filing
· Good sense of organization
· Punctuality
. Reliable
. Works well with others on a professional manner
· Medical Assistant Certification
· EPIC EHR experienced a plus
· Medical terminology a must
· Ability to use multi-line phones
· Ability to multitask
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Computer skills: 2 years (Preferred)
- Medical: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
