MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PATIENT SERVICE SPECIALIST

Medical Assistant / Patient Service SpecialistClick Here to Apply OnlineJob DescriptionLocation : Stewardship Health IncPosted Date : 8 / 6 / 2024Job Type : Full TimeDepartment : 1185.

69737 Waltham Medical GroupJob Summary : The position is a member of the health care team who functions in a dual role, providing administrative as well as clinical support to ensure quality care to patients and the smooth day-to-day operation of the physician practice.

Duties will include, but are not limited to, medical assistant duties, answering telephones, making appointments, verifying patient demographic and health insurance information, coordinating billing and referral processes, assembling patient charts, scheduling, data entry and filing.

Responsibilities : Medical Assistant Functions : Take vitals when necessary Prepare the daily schedules for the office, pull and prepare the patient charts, ensure that the proper chart has been selected, and the appropriate paperwork has been attached to the chart (i.

e., encounter form, etc.)Room placementRecord patient history, chief complaint, pharmacy info, prescription list, etc. into EMR for physical Supply ordering Stocking of rooms Ordering tests, obtaining prior authorizationsRequesting and obtaining referrals for patient visits and surgery Patient Service Specialist Functions : Answers, triages, and routes telephone calls appropriately;

takes messages, follows through with each message, ensuring that the appropriate physician / staff member and received the information.

Provides routine information to callersPrepares the daily schedules for the office, pulls and prepares the patient charts, ensuring that the proper chart has been selected, and the appropriate paperwork has been attached to the chart (i.

e., encounter form, etc.)Schedules patients' appointments and appropriate testing for patients as directed. Facilitates admissions to hospitalVerifies information from patients including demographic and health insurance informationPrepare documents for billing physician encounters;

enters data, ensures that referrals are received, etc.Provides administrative support for physician. Prepares correspondence, forms and other documents are requested.

Enters information into the computer system. Transcribes dictation of a highly confidential natureOrganizes and updates files, charts, and recordsResponsible for stocking of supplies and assists in ordering suppliesQualifications : Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant program;

new students welcome to applyHigh School Diploma or equivalent required2 to 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferredExperience as a Patient Service Specialist preferredExperience with electronic medical record (EMR) strongly preferred (Athena a plus)Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook Application InstructionsPlease click on the link below to apply for this position.

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