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