Medical Office Assistant - Patient Registration - Surgical Specialist Owensboro
Medical Office Assistant - Patient Registration - Surgical Specialist Owensboro
Posted on :
11-04-2025
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1 Vacancy
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11-04-2025
Job Description
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Job Summary
Responsible for a variety of clinical and administrative tasks related to patient registration assessments and scheduling while maintaining confidentiality professionalism and a high level of ethical behavior. All tasks executed with emphasis on patient access and satisfaction accuracy of information and patient assistance.
Job Responsibilities
- Schedules and reschedules appointments and diagnostic testing using computerized scheduling programs as required.
- Collects and records vital signs.
- Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
- Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
- Documents patient care given.
- Maintains equipment and medical supplies including reordering stocking cleaning and troubleshooting.
- Accepts payments and copays and other fees for services during registration.
- May be required to reconcile copayments and cash receipts at the end of shifts.
- Communicates effectively with insurance companies external agencies patients physicians and team members.
- May communicate with referring facilities regarding patient transfers.
- Arranges for hospital admissions as appropriate.
- Answers internal and external calls; takes requests for patient information disperses the information with accountability to all regulatory entities and according to the facilitys policies and procedures.
- Maintains examination areas.
- Performs patient registration patient checkout precertifications preprocedure instructions and appointment confirmations.
- Retrieves records as requested by authorized persons. Ensures that properly executed release of information forms are obtained when necessary.
- Files new and returned records according to established systems and policies. Identifies and documents missing records.
- Enters information from a variety of sources into computer database(s). Verifies data entered into computer by checking printouts/reports for errors and correcting as required.
- Locates and prepares records for archival or destruction according to policies and procedures. Initiates retrieval and return of archived records and follows up on any delays or problems with retrieval.
- Assists with performing patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician nurse practitioner physician assistant or nurse.
- Greets patients as they arrive into the facility and provides appropriate information.
- Prepares patients for medical procedures as appropriate.
Qualifications
- High school diploma General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred
- No experience required
- ABROE Credential from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) required within 120 days of obtaining 24 months of experience within the last 36 months in a health care facility under the supervision of a licensed health care provider AND
- BLS Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting 025 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting 2575 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 025 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 2575 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 025 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 2575 lbs: Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Bending/Stooping: Frequently
- Kneeling: Occasionally
- Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching: Frequently
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Frequently
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Rarely
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles surpass goals celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE We focus on service to patients customers and team members by anticipating their needs thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Gig
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