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Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM hybrid with one day remote each week.
Job Summary
Performs both administrative and clinical functions to support smooth and efficient clinical service or practice operations under general supervision. Performs basic clerical work and tasks that are repetitive and routine. Administrative duties related to patient visits including scheduling check-in check-out duties. Actual job duties may vary by Department.
Does this position require Patient Care No
Essential Functions:
-Perform routine administrative and clerical duties relating to a clinical service or physician practice office.
-Make patient appointments and maintain appointment records.
-Greet and assist patients.
-Answer telephones assist callers with routine inquiries and schedule appointments.
-File materials in patient folders and print appointment schedules.
-Process patient billing forms and scan documents to patient medical record/LMR.
-Call for patient medical records and laboratory test results.
-Open and distribute unit mail or faxes.
-Type forms records schedules memos etc. as directed.
-May be required to accept co-payments.
-Handles screens and/or takes messages related to prior authorizations
-provider questions prescription refills and test results.
-Acts as Super User for scheduling registration and billing systems.
-Provides assistance and training to others in these areas.
-May perform more complex or specialized functions (i.e. surgical scheduling schedule changes/blocking) at more advanced competency level.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associates Degree Medical Assisting preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support BLS Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant National Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Experience
Direct MA experience or medical field work 1-2 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this position.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Comply with all local state and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations.
- Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure as well as collect blood samples and other specimens.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology procedures and protocols.
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Managing ones own time and the time of others.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Hybrid
800 Huntington Avenue
40
Regular
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$17.36 - $24.45/Hourly
Grade
3
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