Medical Assistant - Columbia, SC

Overview

The Full-Time Medical Assistant works with a Podiatrist who provides services in the long-term care setting.

This position requires extensive travel in the designated Columbia, SC territory.

Travel mileage reimbursement is provided.

Position Summary:

A leading provider of podiatry services to the long term care industry in South Carolina is expanding rapidly. In order to continue providing the highest level of service, we are looking for an exceptional person to join our administrative team in South Carolina! This position will help patients feel at ease with the podiatrist. Additionally, the individual will work with other members of our staff to provide the highest level of customer service to our facilities, patients, family members, etc. This FULL-TIME position works out of the Columbia, SC Territory.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the physician during exams
• Prepares patients for examination
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history
• Confirms purpose of visit or treatment
• Completes records by recording patient examination and treatment
• Generates revenues by recording billing information of services rendered
• Provides superior customer service to our doctors, facilities, and their resident/family members
• Be part of a team that is committed to providing quality, quantity and reliability each and every day

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications

Qualifications: Education and/or Experience:

• One (1) year of healthcare experience preferred
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience preferred

Competencies:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multitask and work independently.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency using software programs such as MS Word, Adobe, Gmail, Excel, and Outlook

Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have the ability to maintain active customer and employee communication; access, input and retrieve information from the computer system; enter alpha-numeric data into a computerized system often while listening on the telephone. May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor. May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.


Other Responsibilities:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Adheres to the policies and procedures of Company
• Maintains strict confidentiality of client, company and personnel information
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the organization
• Adheres to company attendance standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

HIPAA Compliance & Confidentiality:

Due to the nature of this position, you will have access to Protected Health Information (PHI) governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable federal and state privacy laws.

As a condition of your employment, you are required to:

• Maintain the strict confidentiality of all patient information at all times
• Safeguard all PHI in any form (electronic, paper, verbal)
• Follow all KGHP policies and procedures regarding HIPAA and data security

You will be required to complete HIPAA training upon hire and annually thereafter. Any breach of confidentiality or unauthorized disclosure of patient information may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination and may carry legal consequences under state or federal law.

Employment At-Will:

Your employment in South Carolina is "at will" and either you or KG may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this letter creates a contract for continued employment.

Requirement:

Reliable, secure internet is required for remote and hybrid access; hotspots are not permitted for security purposes.

Drug Free Workplace:

Premier Family of Companies and its affiliates is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for all employees. To achieve this, KG maintains a smoke-free and drug-free workplace. Candidates who receive a conditional offer must complete a pre-employment drug screen. Random and post-incident testing may also be required.

Confidentiality:

You agree to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary and non-public information obtained during your employment. This includes, but is not limited to, company records, financial data, client and vendor information, business strategies, and any other information not generally known outside the Company. You may not use or disclose such information during or after your employment, except as required in the performance of your duties. All company property and materials must be returned upon separation of employment.

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