Are you a highly motivated and experienced Medical Assistant who thrives in providing exceptional care?
We are seeking a Per Diem Medical Assistant to provide essential support with emphasis on administrative duties to our physician and patients. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to patient care with excellent communication skills.
The position is for a day staff function to cover the daytime operations of a pulmonary and sleep clinic which is open during normal business hours.
Our well-established, positive and well-organized work environment prioritizes excellent patient care. We're looking for someone who thrives on teamwork, enjoys contributing to a positive patient experience, and takes initiative in problem-solving.
This is a position with an emphasis on administrative duties with significant patient contact.
Responsibilities : Patient Care :
- Pre-visit planning including but not limited to prior authorizations, insurance verifications, scheduling, payment collections, completion of pre-visit forms and or other paperwork as deemed necessary.
- Appointment confirmations
- Phone triage (portal, phone calls, voice mails etc)
- Taking vital signs, setting up home sleep studies, and other minor procedures as directed by physician
- Educate patients on post-appointment care and follow-up appointments
- Other duties as assigned by the lead MA
Clinical Support :
Maintain a clean and organized clinical environmentManage patient flow, and exam room preparationManage medical supplies, inventory, stocking roomsComplete paperwork and other duties as assignedAdministrative Duties :
Schedule patient appointments and manage medical records and patient messagesHandling and managing patient referrals into the practice, and outboundHandle insurance authorizations, prior authorizations, and follow throughSubmit billing, and collectionsAssist with data entry, scanning, and other administrative tasks as neededRequirements
Required Qualifications :
Proficiency in EPIC electronic health record systemStrong knowledge of medical terminology and proceduresKnowledge of Sleep Center and / or pulmonary procedures is a plusIn-depth understanding of referral authorizations process and requirementsUnderstanding of billing and collectionsSuperb organization and time management skillsAbility to work independently as well as having a team spiritStrong communication and customer service skills is a mustAbility to work in a fast paced environmentFlexible schedule for per diem coverageCPR certificationPreferred Qualifications :
Certified Medical Assistant certificationExperience in sleep / pulmonary medicinePrior experience as a Medical AssistantBilingual (Spanish)Compensation will be based on experience
Pay Range : $21.00-$28 / Hour
Employees' actual pay rate will depend on a host of factors including, without limitation, job location, specialty, skillset, education, and experience. The pay scale / ranges shown are representative of the pay rates for the job title reflected above, but actual rate will be determined on an individual basis