Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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