Medical Assistant (Asheville)

Job Description

Position Title : Medical Assistant

Reports to : Lead MA Training Specialist / Program Director

Reports : None

About Blue Sky MD

Blue Sky MD is an innovative healthcare provider of high quality, medically effective weight

management and bio-identical hormone replacement. Blue Sky MD utilizes a team consisting of Medical

Doctors, Physician Assistants, Family Nurse Practitioners, and other Wellness Coaches and Medical

Assistants with varying graduate and post-graduate degrees. The offering of services at Blue Sky MD

embodies a preventive approach to assist patients with chronic medical issues due to weight or

inadequate hormones.

Medical Assistant Job Summary :

Blue Sky MD Medical Assistants sustain the operational flow of the clinic by supporting both Wellness

Coaches as well as Medical Providers. The Medical Assistant is a core role within the organization and is

integral to the support and care of all of our patients. Blue Sky MD Medical Assistants must be a multifaceted employee and able to cross-train and assist in a variety of functions within the organization.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities :

The Blue Sky MD Medical Assistant position will have the following job responsibilities :

Schedule patients / Nurse Closure and coordinate outside referrals

Collecting Copays for telehealth visits

Facilitate workflow for patient and practice efficiency

Cross-train to cover both Wellness Coaches and Medical Providers

Obtain vitals, provide injections, and taking electrocardiograms

Assisting during physical exams and / or procedures

Sterilization of medical instruments

Assist nurse phone extensions and create appropriate telephone encounters for in-office

messaging

Explain medical procedures to patients

Maintain annual consents on file for procedure visits

Submitting all prescriptions to pharmacies and checking daily verification outbox in EMR

Complete assessment and flow forms and maintain medical records

Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed

Maintain treatment rooms

Maintaining schedule and Superbill preparation two days in advance

Utilizing electronic medical record software to input and maintain patient records

Cross-train to assist other positions within the clinic, i.e. phlebotomy, etc.

Maintaining prior authorizations up to date

Other duties may be assigned according to business needs

Education Required :

Associate's Degree Preferred

Experience Required :

3 years in a Primary Care, Dermatology, Urgent Care, and / or Emergency Care setting

Experience with typing and computer applications, including Electronic Medical Records

Excellent grammatical skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask also important

Compensation :

Commensurate with experience

Medical Assistant & Front Desk Benefits & Perks :

Blue Sky MD offers the following benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary & Benefits Offered

Health Insurance

401K with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off

No nights, weekends or after hour call required.

Schedule :

M-Th 7 : 15-4 : 30pm; F 7 : 15-1pm