Medical Assistant - Certified (10174)

Cullman Regional Medical Center; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health care facility is seeking a Medical Assistant to verify patient information, assist during exams, and maintain patient confidentiality. This entry-level role offers full-time hours and requires certification from the Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and previous clinical experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous experience in a clinical or hospital environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of insurance guidelines and billing rules.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient information and purpose of visit.
• Prepare patients for exams by collecting medical history and vital signs.
• Assist provider during testing and procedures.

Skills

Excellent assessment skills

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Knowledge of EMRs

Education

Medical assistant certification from the Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants

Job description

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• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of the visit.
• Obtain prior authorizations/referrals for procedures
• Coordinate scheduling and out of pocket expense with patient for elective procedures.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by keeping patient information confidential.
• Verify patients’ insurance is active plus verify copay amount due at discharge.
• Prepare patients for exams by collecting medical history, vital signs and required clinical information.
• Document patients' current medications and all allergies.
• Assist provider during testing, examinations and procedures when needed.
• Follow provider's instructions to complete patient treatment.
• Provide and record all medications and immunizations ordered by provider and given to the patient.
• Take patients’ specimens and carry out laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider.
• Stocking exam rooms.
• Keep supplies ready by taking inventory of stock; communicate with the manager when an order needs to be placed.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering incoming calls, returning calls, and verifying lab and x-ray reports are received.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.
  
  

Job Duties

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of the visit.
• Collect patient demographics upon arrival.
• Obtain prior authorizations/referrals for procedures
• Coordinate scheduling and out of pocket expense with patient for elective procedures.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by keeping patient information confidential.
• Verify patients’ insurance is active plus verify copay amount due at discharge.
• Prepare patients for exams by collecting medical history, vital signs and required clinical information.
• Document patients' current medications and all allergies.
• Assist provider during testing, examinations and procedures when needed.
• Follow provider's instructions to complete patient treatment.
• Provide and record all medications and immunizations ordered by provider and given to the patient.
• Take patients’ specimens and carry out laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider.
• Stocking exam rooms.
• Keep supplies ready by taking inventory of stock; communicate with the manager when an order needs to be placed.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering incoming calls, returning calls, and verifying lab and x-ray reports are received.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.
  
  

Education

Medical assistant certification from the Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Experience

1 year of previous experience in a clinical or hospital in orthopedic environment with a strong understanding of insurance guidelines and billing rules preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities

Excellent assessment skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work independently and effectively in a busy environment. Knowledge of EMRs and regulatory practices.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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