Migrant Team Clinical Assistant/Float Clinical Assistant

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Bay City, MI is seeking a Medical Assistant to manage patient interactions and support clinical tasks. Responsibilities include greeting patients, verifying insurance, preparing them for examinations, and maintaining clinical data. Ideal candidates will have completed a Medical Assisting program and possess BLS certification, with preference given to those with medical billing experience. Full-time or part-time opportunities are available, with flexible working hours including evenings.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• One year experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Experience in medical billing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles and screens calls courteously.
• Verifies insurance coverage and updates patient information.
• Prepares patients for examination by obtaining vital signs.

Skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Appropriate clinical skills

Telephone and computer skills

Education

Completion of Medical Assisting program

Job description

Essential Job Duties

• Answers telephones promptly, and handles/screens calls courteously, professionally and appropriately, including scheduling of patient appointments as directed and taking messages. Greets patients and schedules return appointments.
• Verifies insurance coverage, conducts income determinations and assigns payment category and updates patient information. Inputs data in computer in accordance with "Patient Accounting Manual" and GLBHC billing policy. Follows Front Desk Manual for procedures.
• Prepares charts for new patients and requests charts from Medical Records Department. Retrieves and checks encounter forms for completeness.
• Prepares patients for examination by the physician, including obtaining vital signs and measurements and determining the reason(s) for the patient visit. Assists the physician in the exam room when required.
• Cleans and disinfects work area and maintains supplies and equipment on medical bus and in exam rooms.
• Records and maintains accurate clinical data and performs tracking and follow-up functions as assigned.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail/deliveries as necessary.
• Performs phlebotomy services for the site.
• Prepares and sends specimens to reference labs as appropriate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Marginal Job Duties

• Fills in for other staff as needed and qualified.
• Assists in the billing process as assigned.
• Assists with errands as assigned.
• Assists the Migrant Program Manager/Center Manager as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Education: Completion of Medical Assisting program, with evidence of training in clinic procedures and duties.
• Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience: One year experience in a medical setting preferred. Medical billing experience preferred.
• Skills: Appropriate clinical skills, telephone and computer skills. Bilingual in English/Spanish with ability to write in both languages. Flexible in accepting work assignments and work hours. Ability to respond appropriately and consistently to managerial directives.
• Interpersonal skills: Able to communicate effectively with, and relate to, a diverse population in a professional and courteous manner. Flexible and able to function in a team setting. Ability to respond appropriately to all patients.
• Physical Effort: Medium.
• Hours of Work: Full-time or Part-time, as scheduled. Flexible and varies. Evening hours required in the Migrant Program.
• Travel: Travel within service area. Reimbursements provided at existing rate of the corporation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.