Medical Assistant

Skylink Medical, Inc; Arbolada Addition (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education credits

Employee discount

Employee mentoring program

On-the-job training

Paid orientation

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Skylink Medical, Inc. in Lafayette, LA seeks two professionals for a full-time, on-site role in a Sleep Medicine practice. Candidates should have data entry, scheduling, or billing experience, or a strong work ethic with excellent communication and writing skills.

The position offers an hourly 1099 arrangement for the first six months with competitive wages, with potential transition to a W-2 employee after evaluation.

Qualifications

• Prior medical office experience with data entry, scheduling or billing is a plus.
• Solid work ethic, good communication and writing skills.
• Passion for helping people and working with a team.
• MS Office proficiency and familiarity with office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Compile and sort information according to company policies and procedures.
• Prepare data for EHR software entry (Athena EHR a plus).
• Review data for deficiencies or errors, correct any errors.
• Maintain information confidentiality per HIPAA and security policies.
• Respond to queries and access relevant files; ensure proper use of office equipment.

Skills

Typing speed

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Medical office assistant certification

Tools

Athena EHR

Job description

Skylink Medical, Inc. is seeking (2) professionals to join our Lafayette, La based company. Prior medical office experience with data entry, scheduling or billing is a plus. However, with a solid work ethic, good communication and writing skills, and a passion for helping people, our team/family will work with you to earn not just a salary but also a rewarding career.

Scope of Duties

• Compile and sort information according to company policies and procedures.
• Prepare data for EHR software entry (prior experience with Athena EHR a plus)
• Review data for deficiencies or errors, correct any errors.
• Keep all information confidential as per the companies HIPPA & security policies.
• Respond to queries for information and be able to access relevant files.
• Ensure proper use of office equipment and proactively address any malfunctions.

Requirements

• Be Punctual, Professional, and Pleasant
• Familiarity with MS Office and other data programs
• Experience with office equipment such as phone systems, fax machines etc.
• Typing speed and accuracy
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail.
• Organization skills and change capable.
• High school diploma, medical office assistant; additional computer training or certification a plus

Compensation

This position offers an hourly pay and is a full time “at will” 1099 position for the first (6) six months with competitive wages based on the candidate’sskills and experience. After your (6) month evaluation is performed by the practice manager and company officer, you may choose to change to a W-2 employee.

References

This position will require either a letter of recommendation or a name and phone number for at least 3 references either before or after the initial interview.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program
• On-the-job training
• Paid orientation
• Professional development assistance

Medical Specialty

Sleep Medicine

Schedule

8 hour shift Monday to Friday No nights

Work Location

In person