Certified Medical Assistant - Woman's Gynecologic Oncology Clinic - Days

Certified Medical Assistant - Woman's Gynecologic Oncology Clinic - Days Job Category : Clinical Technical Requisition Number : MEDIC008124 Full-Time Locations Woman's Hosp Main Campus 100 Woman's Way Baton Rouge, LA 70817, USA Description Woman’s Gynecologic Oncology Clinic is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant. Responsibilities include: Meets, greets, and escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares patients for provider’s visit by obtaining initial information and vital signs including all medical history, weight and height, blood pressure, etc. Assists physician with exams, tests, and minor procedures; cleans instruments; prepares sterile trays for procedures. Orders, stocks, and maintains supplies for exam rooms; reviews all medication and supplies for expiration dates. Creates patient’s charts; verifies patient’s medical records for pertinent data; reviews and maintains current patient information and demographic data. Schedules appointments and tests; pre-certifies all admissions, surgeries, and outpatient procedures for insurance coverage; reviews all requisitions (labs and x-rays) for completeness and reports results to physician; coordinates appointments and referrals with another physician. Performs general clerical duties as requested; assists other clinic staff members as needed. Answers, screens, and returns phone calls regarding prescription orders and refills, patient questions, etc. Responsible for CPT and ICD-10 coding for all procedures; works and corrects denied and problem accounts on a weekly basis. Responsible for meeting with Regulatory Agencies. Coordinates physician meetings including medical review panels, depositions, hospital committee meetings. Coordinates and maintains surgery schedule for physicians. Orders and receives medications as needed from Pharmacy; documents any utilization of medications per provider order within drug log and/or medical record. Uses ICD-10 coding for all imaging procedures and imaging pre-certifications. Performs other department and clinic specific duties and projects as assigned. May be floated to other clinics when needed. Hours Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm Some Fridays, 7:30am – 2pm Pay $16.38 - $23.14 based on experience Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Certified Medical Assistant. Preferred: 5 years of prior medical assistant experience. Preferred: prior specialty clinic experience. Preferred: prior gynecology and/or oncology experience. Preferred: certification. Woman’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr