Medical Assistant

Clinical And Administrative SupportTo support Hunt Regional Medical Partners' multi-specialty practice in a clinical and administrative capacity. Employee will be proficient in all areas of responsibility, with minimal supervision and oversight requiredPosition RequirementsMinimum Education: High School Diploma or GED Minimum Work Experience: None Required Licenses/Certifications: None Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Will possess excellent verbal/communication skills. Possess the ability to resolve conflict. Possess excellent listening skills Preferred Qualification: NoneJob Specific FunctionsDemonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.Complies with all HIPAA standards.Greet and Room PatientsCheck VitalsObtain History/Physical, Reason for VisitReconcile Medication(s) with PatientAssist Physician/Provider in Patient Interaction and ProceduresPatient Treatment Room Preparation and MaintenanceData Entry of Demographic and Clinical Information into HMRP System(s)Referral Coordination, both outgoing and incomingSurgery Scheduling and Coordination between Physician/Hospital and PatientPre-Operative Appointment Scheduling and Coordination between Hospital and PatientCommunicating Lab and Procedure Results to PatientsReview and Clarification of patient consent forms with patient prior to patient signing formsCall/Process Prescriptions to Pharmacy as applicableAbility to provide and explain instructions for Patient Procedure Preparation, Prescription, and other directives needed with regard to patient educationPreparation of Chart information for Physician as needed/requestedInventory MaintenancePatient EducationTeach use of Sliding Scale for correct use/dose of insulin, blood glucose monitor for patient self-management of diabetesTeach use of Peak Flow Meter and Inhaler use for COPD and/or AsthmaPerform Glucometer, including QC of glucometerPerform PFTPerform ABI MeasuringPerform EKGDetermine Eligibility and BenefitsAuthorize and Pre-Certification of ProceduresSchedule Appointments and Procedures in System(s)Scan Documents into System(s)Index Scanned DocumentsCheck in and out functionsCollect Appropriate Copayments and Co-InsurancesAnswer PhonesPrepare documents for Transmission to External Entities via Facsimile, Mail, and Other