Patient Registration Rep Medical Assistant Slidell Urology

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This job performs appointment scheduling and medical assistant functions within a clinic setting. Provides individualized direct patient care of assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider and assists in the implementation of the delivery of health care perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the companys discretion.

Education

• Required - High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Preferred - Completion of a Medical Assistant training program

Work Experience

• Preferred - Related experience in a clinic or medical office setting

Certifications

• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Preferred - Certification in Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) Certification in Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) Certification as a Medical Assistant (or other medical specialty-based certification)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Skills to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients and customers with proficiency.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in handling/escalating difficult situations.

Job Duties

• Provide excellent customer service to all patients guests and family members
• Ensures all patient required forms are completed and other paperwork/documents are gathered and accurate
• Efficiently inputs patient/guarantor demographic and financial information; explains insurance benefits and collects co-pays deductibles and self-pay portions due
• Performs vital signs and other screenings obtaining height weight allergy and medication history and other assessments
• Prepares patient for exam explaining any procedures before they are performed and answering the patients questions
• Schedules and reschedules patient appointments by phone or in person including transferring patients to the appropriate departments for scheduling and updating necessary information
• Meets the procedures of the Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs if working in an occupational health clinic
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population including but not limited to: respect for privacy method of introduction to the patient adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed requesting permissions and communication style
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal state and local laws accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety patient privacy and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood body fluid and incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC