Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

JobTitle:

MEDICAL ASSISTANT BILINGUAL Reportsto:

Practice Manager and Medical Doctor Job Summary:

Responsiblefor performing a variety of clerical and patient related duties including butnot limited to:

SEE RESPONSIBILITIESBELOW Status:

Full-time (35 hours per week), Exempt Job Responsibilities: · Enthusiasm and Excellent Customer Service Skills · Able to perform diagnostic testing with precision and expertise. · Answer phones to schedule and confirm appointments · Check in patients as they arrive in office · Collect ALL pertinent information includingInsurance Cards, Referrals as required from patient ·· Be able to work flexible hours due to volumeof patient appointments as needed · Be able to obtain precertification fromInsurance Carriers for Tests (MRI, CT scans etc.) · Follow up with patients regarding testresults, appointments, prescription refills · Experience in the area of Neurology · Researching Criteria as needed for Doctor and Management · Basic Data Entry and PC knowledge of EMR/EHR(Will Train as needed) to enter patient information · Knowledge of Billing procedures · Assisting as needed in getting patients into exam rooms · Accept and Support Management decisions · Knowledge of Medical Terminology · Knowledge of Medical coding using CPT and ICD-10coding · Medical Ethics (Patient Privacy and HIPPAguidelines) · Ability to be a self starter and contribute innovative ideas towards office needs · Volunteers innovative ideas towards TEAM EFFORTgoals set forth by Company Policy · Adheres to Company Policy as outlined by OfficePolicy Manual · Be able to lift 20 pounds or less · Other Responsibilities as Assigned Administrative Duties: Scheduling Insurance verification Answering phones Supervisor: Physician Shift Length: 8 hours