Medical Assistant (Administrative)

Medical Assistant (Administrative) Augusta, ME

On a mission to make each day the best day possible for every resident served, Woodlands Senior Living has embarked on a ground-breaking concept : a senior living provider practice! Evergreen Senior Healthcare provides on-site primary care to residents of Woodlands communities around the state. We are growing and looking for someone to join this small but mighty team!

What you will do as a Medical Assistant for Evergreen :

• Ensure all necessary demographic, billing and clinical information is gathered and accurately entered into designated system in a timely manner.
• Verifies patient insurance benefits and obtains preauthorization / precertification as needed, escalating any issues to Practice Manager.
• Schedules and coordinates patient visits, consultations and required follow-up discussions or visits. Support patient needs by building external referral networks to ensure adequate care is received.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, including diagnostic service orders, medication orders / refills, and referrals.
• Update and maintain accurate patient medical records in compliance with state and federal regulations. Respond to record requests in a timely manner.

The benefits to join the team :

Requirements :

Salary Description $20 - $26 / hour