MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CERTIFIED)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

• Obtains and records patient medical histories, vitals, test results, quality measures and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Coordinates the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
• Prepares treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assists practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care and cleans and stock rooms at end of clinic day.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Complete any documentation necessary for patients and insurance.
• Coordinates any necessary information for surgeries including medical clearances and scheduling as needed.
• Obtains prior authorizations as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Receives patient calls and messages and ensures they are documented and handled or routed with compassion and in timely fashion.
• Manage EMR message inboxes and process faxes.
• Prepare injections for patients as directed by physicians.
• Dispense DME such as boots, braces, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Current Certified or Registered Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Must be able to travel to the following location: Merrillville, Highland, Hobart and Crown Point.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner at all times.
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies.
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.