Medical Assistant ENT Surgery Office

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Work Shift:

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Documents information into patient record in an accurate and timely manner

• Obtains prior authorizations from insurance companies

• Generates medical renewals under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider

• Assists LPNs with obtaining information for pump/sensor/meter approvals

• Assists in clinical coverage as needed

• Adheres to AMCs regulatory compliance issues

• Other responsibilities as assigned by manager

• Floating required to multiple ENT sites as needed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required

• 1-3 years Medical office experience - preferred

• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work within a team as well as individually

• Certified Medical Assistant with accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Upon Hire - required

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Constantly
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
• Vibration - Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System its patients affiliates and partners including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a need to know and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.