Medical Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support for your assigned provider in our patient care office. You will provide support through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities Interview patients and document basic medical history

Organize and schedule appointments

Update and file medical records and insurance reports

Arrange laboratory services

Check with patients and type up patients’ charts

Assist during medical examinations with scribing

Pre-authorize medication prescriptions and imaging

Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms

Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records

Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments

You will be called upon to occasionally to perform medical assistant duties for a different provider than your usual assigned provider

You may also be called upon to occasionally cover the front desk (check-in or check-out)
Assist with phone calls

Skills

Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary

Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures

Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work Social perceptiveness and service oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and planning skills

Proficiency in Cerner Power Chart or equivalent EMR/EHR software

Optional Preferred Skills Proficiency in Spanish is a plus but not required

License:

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Preferred)
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