Medical Assistant

JOB DETAILS

• Room 10-15 patients a day, taking vitals, documenting medical history and medications in EMR system
• Assist with all Back Office duties including the setup for medical procedures, specimen collection, cultures/PCR swabs, sterilization of equipment, lab test and scope processing, and ordering supplies
• Point of contact for patients who have medical questions regarding procedures, medications, symptoms, imaging studies
• Provide explanation to patients regarding laboratory results (including PCR and culture findings), educating patients on test purpose, accuracy, limitations, and turnaround times
• Assist as needed with Front Office tasks including patient check-in/out, appointment scheduling, answering phones, explanation of insurance benefits, surgery scheduling, and pre-op clearances and collecting and processing patient payments, including co-pays and deductibles
• Collaborate with the billing department and handle clinical notes for claims processing.\
• Process medical records requests in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with legal and privacy regulations
• Input patient profiles into the EMR system upon registration
• Write orders for imaging, blood work, and referrals according to the doctor’s instructions
• Order medications through pharmacies, prescriptions refills, and review directions with patients

REQUIREMENTS 

• 2-4 years’ prior experience in Medical Private Practice as a Medical Assistant and Front Office 
• Upbeat and enthusiastic personality to engage patients
• Personal polished presentation, professional communication skills (written and spoken)
• Fine attention to detail and follow-through; able to prioritize and manage tasks with minimum guidance
• Strong computer skills with EMR experience required - Practice Fusion & Epic
• Must be dependable and well spoken and with a friendly demeanor

SCHEDULE, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• M-F 40-hr work week, primarily 9a-5:30p
• $30/hr depending on experience
• Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, Sick, Holidays, & Paid Parking