Medical Assistant

Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology seeks a versatile Clinical Assistant to provide direct patient care under physician and nursing supervision, and to support clinical research and clerical tasks. You will room patients, collect data, enter into the EHR, and prepare notes and packets for visits.

A Bachelor of Science in Biology or a related field is preferred, with interest in pre-med or health programs. Proficiency in MS Office and medical terminology is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry or a related field.
• Prefer individuals with intention to enroll in pre-med, pre-PA, or other health-related educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients.
• Compile patient medical data and enter into EHR.
• Assist provider in exam room as requested.
• Enter patient vital signs.
• Review past medical records at physician's request.
• Prepare patient progress notes.
• Assist with triage of patient calls and document appropriately.
• Communicate pertinent patient data to physicians and nurses for quality care.
• Perform clerical duties in support of clinical research under the Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Collect, record and file patient study data.
• Input information into study database.
• Maintain subject files per study protocols.
• Assemble patient enrollment and visit packets.
• Clean and stock exam rooms; ensure equipment and supplies are available.
• Assist with chart/document preparation for appointments.
• Develop and maintain competency on clinical computer systems.
• Assist with prescription dissemination by reviewing chart and coordinating with pharmacy.
• Perform miscellaneous medical records and clerical duties as assigned.
• Assist supervisor, nurse and physician secretary as requested.
• Assist in obtaining prior authorizations for prescribed treatments.
• Fax documents as requested.
• Participate in practice improvements by identifying workflow improvements.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Multitasking

Independence

Medical terminology

ICD/CPT coding

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology/ Chemistry or related field

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Provide direct patient care within the medical assistant's scope of practice under the direct supervision of physicians and nursing staff-no formal Medical Assistance certification needed.

• Rooms patients
• Compile patient medical data and enter into EHR
• Assist provider in exam room as requested
• Enters the patient's vital signs.
• Looks up patients' pertinent past medical records, at Physician's request.
• Preparation of patient progress notes.
• Assist with triage of patient calls and document appropriately
• Communicate pertinent patient data to physicians and nurses to ensure quality and continuity of patient care

Performs clerical duties in support of clinical research under the direction of the Clinical Research Coordinator.

• Collects, records and files patient study data and paperwork.
• Inputs information into study database.
• Maintains subject files in accordance with study protocols.
• Assembles patient enrollment and visit packets

Performs clerical duties in support of patient appointments and patient care.

• Clean and stock exam rooms ensuring equipment and supplies are available
• Assists with chart and document preparation for patient appointments.
• Developed and maintain competency on clinical computer systems
• Assist with prescription dissemination by reviewing chart for required information and calling faxing pharmacy once physician approval is obtained
• Perform miscellaneous medical records and other clerical duties as a signs
• Assist supervisor, nurse and physician secretary as requested
• Assist in obtaining necessary prior authorization for prescribed treatments
• Faxes documents, as requested.

Performs other related duties, as assigned by the supervisor or the physician.

• Participate in practice improvements by implementing changes to procedures/ workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement, and assisting with the delivery of compassionate and personalized patient care.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry or another related field.
• Prefer individuals with intention to enroll in pre-med, pre-PA, or other health-related educational programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Patient centered, strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Ability to work independently, exhibit mature judgment and make sound decisions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9/CPT coding.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost judgment and discretion.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook