Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The ideal candidate must have a Medical Assistant certification, Fluent in English Language and Spanish. The Duties include but not limited to:

* Perform clinical functions such as EKG, PFT, and nebulizer treatment to patients. 

*Assist providers as may be required

* Confirm and review Patient appointments prior to visit.

* Confirm that all labs, imaging, and consults are available prior to appointment date.

* Check-out patients and assist with referral processing.

  Front Desk

* Receive and initiate phone calls,

* Schedule appointments and recall patients accordingly.

* Obtains necessary patient information, update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients.

* Scan and file all signed documents appropriately.

* Triage all patients in line with established guidelines, including assessing vital signs, recording patients' health history and preparing patients for examination.

* Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments.

* Assist physicians with medical treatments, procedures, and exams.

* Work with Care Manager in continuation of care protocol.

* Manage the monthly patient eligibility lists from the Insurance companies.

* Participates in all QI initiatives and training.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to always communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner.

• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.

• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies

• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures

• Must maintain confidentiality.

Benefits:

• Flexible work schedule

• Competitive pay

• Paid annual vacation

• Paid sick leave

• Paid approved holidays

• Available Primary Medical care at Medicaid rate