Job Description
Job Description
JobTitle: MEDICAL ASSISTANT BILINGUAL
Reportsto: Practice Manager and Medical Doctor
Job Summary: Responsiblefor performing a variety of clerical and patient related duties including butnot limited to: SEE RESPONSIBILITIESBELOW
Status: Full-time (35 hours per week), Exempt
Job Responsibilities:
· Enthusiasm and Excellent Customer Service Skills
· Able to perform diagnostic testing with precision and expertise.
· Answer phones to schedule and confirm appointments
· Check in patients as they arrive in office
· Collect ALL pertinent information includingInsurance Cards, Referrals as required from patient
·· Be able to work flexible hours due to volumeof patient appointments as needed
· Be able to obtain precertification fromInsurance Carriers for Tests (MRI, CT scans etc.)
· Follow up with patients regarding testresults, appointments, prescription refills
· Experience in the area of Neurology
· Researching Criteria as needed for Doctor and Management
· Basic Data Entry and PC knowledge of EMR/EHR(Will Train as needed) to enter patient information
· Knowledge of Billing procedures
· Assisting as needed in getting patients into exam rooms
· Accept and Support Management decisions
· Knowledge of Medical Terminology
· Knowledge of Medical coding using CPT and ICD-10coding
· Medical Ethics (Patient Privacy and HIPPAguidelines)
· Ability to be a self starter and contribute innovative ideas towards office needs
· Volunteers innovative ideas towards TEAM EFFORTgoals set forth by Company Policy
· Adheres to Company Policy as outlined by OfficePolicy Manual
· Be able to lift 20 pounds or less
· Other Responsibilities as Assigned
Administrative Duties:
- Scheduling
- Insurance verification
- Answering phones
Supervisor:
- Physician
Shift Length:
- 8 hours