Under supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties in a multi-provider medical office. We also employ LPN's and RN's who have opportunities for additional clinical responsibilities at accelerated wages.
This is not an entry level medical assistant position.
Medical Assistant Duties:
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
- Discharges patient following provider instructions, including, but not limited to processing prescriptions, referrals, lab and radiology orders.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
- Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
- Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- All other duties as assigned.
Skills and qualifications:
- Pharmacy/ Medication Prior Authorization experience a plus
- 3-5 years experience preferred
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a busy atmosphere
- Compensation is based on experience and education
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
- Sports Medicine
Work Location: In person
