Certified Medical Assistant, Endocrinology, 8a-5p

UofL Health; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 28.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CMG - Endocrinology Consult in Louisville, KY is seeking a Medical Assistant, Certified for clinic-based support. Responsibilities include triaging patients, recording vitals, EKGs, injections, and accurate EHR documentation.

The ideal candidate will obtain CMA/CCMA/RMA certification within 90 days of hire or bring external medical office experience; externships accepted. Strong communication and adherence to HIPAA are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Must obtain CMA/CCMA/RMA within 90 days if not certified at hire.
• Externship in a medical office is acceptable in lieu of work experience.
• Ability to triage patients and manage confidential information.

Aufgaben

• Obtains medical history, triage patients, record vitals
• Reconciles medication list in EHR
• Responds timely to tasks
• Reports abnormal results to physician immediately
• Ensures all patient information is scanned into EHR
• Assists physician in exam room for minor procedures
• Contacts facilities to schedule surgery/test or hospital admissions
• Codes diagnoses and procedures for insurance authorizations/appeals
• Explains procedures to patients and families
• Maintains surgery schedules
• Answers multi-line phone system, triage calls and directs messages
• Schedules appointments; registers patients with paperwork and copays
• Maintains clean exam rooms
• Completes KASPER query for medications
• Checks patients out and schedules follow-up
• Orders office supplies, maintains waiting area and packets
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and confidentiality
• Performs other duties as assigned

Kenntnisse

Medical history

Triage

Vital signs

EKG

Injections

EHR documentation

HIPAA compliance

Ausbildung

Medical assisting certification (CMA/CCMA/RMA)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Jobbeschreibung

Primary Location:

CMG - Endocrinology Consult

Address:

1900 Bluegrass AvenueSuite 108Louisville, KY 40215

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

The Medical Assistant, Certified (clinic based) assists the medical team in providing quality care to all patients. Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, EKG, injections, and using the electronic health record.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Obtains medical history, triage patients, record vitals
• Reconciles medication list in EHR
• Responds timely and appropriately to tasks
• Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.)
• Ensures all appropriate patient information is scanned into EHR
• Assists physician in exam room as needed (i.e. suture/staple removal, dressing changes, minor surgical procedures)
• Contacts medical facilities or department to schedule surgery/test or hospital admissions
• Codes all diagnosis and procedures appropriately to obtain insurance authorizations/appeals
• Explains surgical procedures/processes to patients and families
• Maintains physician’s surgery schedules
• Answers multi-line phone system, triage calls, and direct messages to appropriate personnel and locations
• Schedules new and established patient appointments; register patients by obtaining paperwork, insurance cards, and copayments

Other Functions:

• Maintains clean exam rooms
• Completes KASPER query for appropriate medications
• Completes school/work statements, FMLA paperwork, and other patient forms
• Checks patients out and schedule any necessary follow up appointments
• Orders of office supplies, maintain waiting area, and make new patient packets
• General office maintenance and housekeeping
• Complete reporting and tracking as requested
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Notes on Qualifications:

• The employee is required to obtain a medical assisting certification (CMA, CCMA, or RMA) from a nationally recognized organization within 90-days of hire if not certified at time of hire. Continued maintenance of this certification is required for this position.
• Furthermore, in lieu of the work experience requirement, documented evidence of an externship completed in a medical office will be accepted