Medical Assistant

Description

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Medical Assistant who thrives in providing exceptional care?

We are seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant to provide essential support with emphasis on administrative duties to our physician and patients. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to patient care with excellent communication skills.

The position is for a day staff function to cover the daytime operations of a pulmonary and sleep clinic which is open during normal business hours.

Our well-established, positive and well-organized work environment prioritizes excellent patient care. We're looking for someone who thrives on teamwork, enjoys contributing to a positive patient experience, and takes initiative in problem-solving.

This is a position with an emphasis on administrative duties with significant patient contact.

Per Diem with potential opportunity for PT/FT

Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• •Pre-visit planning including but not limited to prior authorizations, insurance verifications, scheduling, payment collections, completion of pre-visit forms and or other paperwork as deemed necessary.
• •Appointment confirmations
• •Phone triage (portal, phone calls, voice mails etc)
• •Taking vital signs, setting up home sleep studies, and other minor procedures as directed by physician
• •Educate patients on post-appointment care and follow-up appointments
• •Other duties as assigned by the lead MA

Clinical Support:

• •Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment
• •Manage patient flow, and exam room preparation
• •Manage medical supplies, inventory, stocking rooms
• •Complete paperwork and other duties as assigned

Administrative Duties:

• •Schedule patient appointments and manage medical records and patient messages
• •Handling and managing patient referrals into the practice, and outbound
• •Handle insurance authorizations, prior authorizations, and follow through
• •Submit billing, and collections
• •Assist with data entry, scanning, and other administrative tasks as needed

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• •Proficiency in EPIC electronic health record system
• •Strong knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
• •Knowledge of Sleep Center and/or pulmonary procedures is a plus
• •In-depth understanding of referral authorizations process and requirements
• •Understanding of billing and collections
• •Superb organization and time management skills
• •Ability to work independently as well as having a team spirit
• •Strong communication and customer service skills is a must
• •Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• •Flexible schedule for per diem coverage
• •CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• •Certified Medical Assistant certification
• •Experience in sleep/pulmonary medicine
• •Prior experience as a Medical Assistant
• •Bilingual (Spanish)

Compensation will be based on experience

Pay Range: $23.00-$27/Hour *Employees' actual pay rate will depend on a host of factors including, without limitation, job location, specialty, skillset, education, and experience. The pay scale/ranges shown are representative of the pay rates for the job title reflected above, but actual rate will be determined on an individual basis