Medical Back Office Assistant Lead

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Are you passionate about dermatology and skin health Do you thrive in a dynamic patientfocused environment Skin and Cancer Institute is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team!

Why Join Us

At Skin and Cancer Institute we are committed to excellence in dermatology skin cancer treatment and cosmetic procedures. We offer a supportive and collaborative work culture where your skills and dedication make a real impact.

What Youll Do:

The Back Office Medical Assistant is required to perform all duties of the Medical Assistant and functions as the resource person to the nonlicensed staff. Also the lead acts as a liaison between management and staff. The Medical assistant in the office setting is a specialty requiring a variety of skills including but not limited to: Receptionist registration duties ICD9 coding data collection for billing procedures charge posting maintains appointment schedules schedules surgeries/ procedures and obtains appropriate authorizations and referrals provides appropriate patient instructions per physician orders. The Back Office Medical Assistant assists in some practices with patient care providing first level counseling to staff. Keeps manager apprised of early personnel issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Demonstrates competency and professional responsibility in the medical assistant role.
2. Complies with personnel policies.
3. Acts based on constructive performance evaluations staff development.
4. Maintains confidentiality when interacting with patients families personnel and the public
5. Personnel are competent in their job responsibility orientation training skills evaluation annual competencies and the successful completion of an annual employee evaluation. The annual competencies are based upon those specific tasks that are infrequently utilized and/or have a high potential for less than positive patient outcome.
6. A comprehensive annual employee performance evaluation includes but is not limited to: Completes orientation/safety/skills checklist on hire; Completed annual competency checklist as appropriate; CPR every two years if patient care is provided; Safety Education SelfStudy Module; Age appropriate test; Chart review for completeness. 80; Test to assess ICD9 coding ability 80; Test to assess CPT 4 coding ability 80
7. Demonstrates a working knowledge of P&P manual
8. Attends 75 of scheduled staff meetings
9. Maintains positive public relations image with peers patients and visitors by presenting a positive helpful attitude
10. Obtains patient information and inputs into the computer Patient name Address Telephone number Social Security Number Occupation Chief Compliant Insurance information Patient signature
11. Utilizes ICD9 code book and records codes according to diagnosis
12. Disassemble patient medical record after patient visit and inputs and post patients charges into computer
13. Assembles patient medical records prior to provider/nurse receiving the record
14. Gathers data relevant to the patients age group and individual needs
15. Administer or handle medications
16. Obtains and records: Vital signs Time in/date Weight Medication profile Immunization record Allergies Chief compliant Signature/initials where appropriate
17. Prepares patient prior to provider examination Sets patient on exam table Patient changes into gown as appropriate
18. Answers telephone calls identifying self and clinic/practice with proper patient triage
19. Receives and documents telephone messages and gives to the appropriate person
20. Schedules appointments with accurate patient information
21. Types various documents accurately and as directed i.e. 1st reports TARs and correspondence
22. Utilizes photocopy and facsimile machine
23. Gets authorization from insurance companies for approved referrals
24. Confirms appointment schedule and followup of missed appointments
25. Assists in maintenance of a neat orderly and accurate medical record billing system
26. Ensures that patient medical record is disassembled after patient discharge and filed away promptly
27. Maintains a neat clean and functional work station
28. Uses principles of body mechanics in mobilizing objects Demonstrates appropriate use of Incident Reports
29. Has working knowledge and location of policy and Procedure manuals: Safety Infection control Administration MSDS manual Disaster Clinic/Practicespecific to manual Job Limitations Lead Medical Assistants may NOT do the following: Assess patient conditions; Work outside assigned skills

What Were Looking For:

1. High school graduate or its equivalency
2. Medical Assistant Certification required
3. Experience in medical front office procedures preferred
4. Typing filing accurately
5. Current BLS certification
6. Must have proven ability to maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in the care of patients
7. Must possess basic computer skills Lifting Requirements Heavy: frequent lifting not more than 100 pounds (with help) and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. There may be prolonged periods of standing walking reaching sitting and/or stooping.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Health dental vision and ancillary insurance options
• 401K retirement savings
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and fair work environment

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