Medical Assistant/ Front Desk

Job Description We are looking for a Medical Assistant to join our busy practice. Office locations are in Herndon, Springfield. The primary objective of the Medical Assistant is to assist the physician with all aspects of patient-care, as well as represent the office in a professional and courteous manner. Travel & Location Requirements Travel to each location is a MUST . Essential Job Responsibilities Ensures that exam rooms are prepped, cleaned, and stocked in preparation for patients and between patients as required. Preps patient charts as required for appointments and performs inventory checks for supplies and restocks patient rooms as needed. Obtaining patient vital signs, medical history, surgical history, medication history, etc. Provide patients with test results as instructed by a physician. Must be able to multitask and cross‑train with front desk duties (collect patient copays, balances, explain bills as instructed). Schedule appointments. Calling prescriptions in to the pharmacy for the physician. Obtain any necessary insurance authorizations for patient's treatment. Sort/distribute faxed reports. Answering patient phone calls and medical questions. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Previous experience with EHR. Understanding of medical terminology to perform position duties. Excellent verbal communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Strong attention to detail and organization, keeping office organized and clean. Typing, data entry, and computer skills. Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, including sitting and standing for prolonged periods, lifting, pulling, moving patients/objects >50 pounds, repetitive motions, and taking out trash. We are looking for somebody who is dependable, professional, and a team player. Previous medical office experience preferred (podiatry/ortho). #J-18808-Ljbffr