Part-time MA/PCA - Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - Provo

Revere Health; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Revere Health in Provo, UT seeks a certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Assistant to support patient care and front-office functions. The successful candidate will maintain a professional image, multi-task effectively, and provide outstanding customer service in a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, safeguarding records, scheduling and assisting with injections, triaging calls, and coordinating with providers and staff to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program and certification.
• CPR certification (or within 4 months of hire).
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and stand/move for long periods.
• Strong computer, telephone and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service, organization and attention to detail.
• Self-starter, team player, dependable, friendly and able to multi-task calmly.
• Prior medical experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates quality patient care under provider supervision.
• Verifies patient information and medical history; reconciles medications.
• Prepares patients for examination with preliminary tests.
• Secures and protects patient information and records; codes procedures.
• Assists with patient injections as needed.
• Triages patient messages and coordinates with physicians.
• Communicates test results and information from provider to patient.
• Submits prescriptions per provider instructions.
• Works with insurers and pharmacies for prior authorizations.
• Maintains a safe, clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

At Revere Health, we believe there is a better path to healing and healthcare maintenance, and we’re working on this mission—one patient at a time. We’re a national leader in a movement called value-base care which aims to improve treatment outcomes and keep costs down. Our internal culture is one that promotes respect and consistently recognizes the impact that individual employees have on the mission of the organization.

Position Summary:

This is a great opportunity to work in a respected practice as a certified Medical Assistant or Patient Care Assistant. Successful candidate must maintain a professional image in the office and in all communications. Must be able to multi-task while maintaining good patient and staff relations along with providing outstanding customer service.

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilitates quality patient care under the supervision of the provider.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit, reconciling medication lists.
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
• Helps with patient injections, as needed.
• Triages phone messages from patients. Reviews messages with physicians and responds as directed in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Communicates test and lab results and transmits other information from provider to patient. Answers questions as appropriate.
• Submits prescriptions per provider instructions.
• Works with insurance companies, pharmacies as needed for prior authorizations.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Keeps exam rooms clean and patient ready.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, noting when supplies are needed.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance.
• Serves and protects the medical practice by adhering to clinic and professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintains CPR certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of and certification from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• CPR certification (or completed within 4 months of hiring)
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to bend, reach lift, pull, push and/or carry up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally is required. Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Demonstrate excellent computer, telephone and communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service, organization and attention to detail.
• Must be a self-starter, a team player, dependable, friendly and professional and be able to multi-task and work efficiently while remaining calm and productive.
• Previous medical experience preferred but not required.

Hours:

• Mondays 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
• Thursdays 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
• Fridays 7:30 am - 5:30 pm