Medical Office Assistant II - Medicine

Medical assistant to perform clerical duties in a medical office including such functions as complete demographic and insurance registration, charge entry, scheduling patients and/or verifying insurance information. Clinically assist with triaging patient records, assist with patient medication authorizations/ appeals. Where the electronic system is in use, this position will utilize the system as documented in the department and/or FPI standard operating procedure and process;

and other duties assigned.

• Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record.
• Follows established guidelines to obtain necessary testing based on the chief complaint prior to the exam. Prepares patient for examination by the health care provider.
• Performs routine office testing, including but not limited to; phlebotomy, sweat and hydration tests, urinalysis, vision testing, hearing screening, pulmonary function testing, temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
• Assists provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures.
• Obtains necessary blood and urine specimens.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Medical Assistant certification required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program such as NAHP, NCCT, AAMA, NHA, AMT, etc.
• Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines
• Two to three years related medical office experience
• General understanding and application of basic accounting principles
• Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and pre-authorization
• Knowledge of GE, EPIC or similar computerized billing system
• Medical terminology preferred
• CPR certification is required

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