Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology (Full Time, Day shift)

Description

Job Summary

Assists in examinations and treatment of patient's care under the direction of the physician and / or clinician. Supports patient care management by performing various administrative functions.Â

Job Specific Duties

• Answers telephones, routes calls, takes, and relays accurate phone messages.
• If applicable, prepares and administers medications / immunizations to patients as directed by provider.Â
• Communicates all significant changes in patient conditions or behavior to clinicians and physicians.Â
• Ensures all medical record / patient charts contains necessary documentation for medical appointments. Completes charting, collects, and distributes medical record documents related to patient.Â
• Gathers data for general information, special reports, contacting other employees, departments, agencies, and individuals for additional material.

May prepare reports for provider approval.Â

• Maintains / prepares billing charge and reconciliation, assist in completing claims forms, and answers patient questions in reference to payment status.Â
• Runs reports for credit cards, super bills, and etc. Prepares final bookkeeping of assigned cash drawer and prepares and makes timely deposits.Â
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms.Â
• Operates and maintains equipment in proper working condition / order. Ensures medical supplies and inventory are maintained.Â
• Performs and documents vital signs and measurements. Provides and documents patient and family education.Â
• Assists physician with simple procedures and patient transport. Collects specimens and distributes to laboratory for results.Â
• Prepares for patient visits by preparing / pulling charts, printing super bills, and informing physician and other clinical staff of changes in schedule.
• Schedules appointments, diagnostic, therapeutic, verifies medical appointments, obtains and / or verify authorizations.Â
• Processes medical documentation for office visit and follow-up with patient when required.Â
• Serves as receptionist, conducts patient check-in, registration, collects fee for service / co-payments, and verifies referrals, insurance data, patientâ€s address & other pertinent information.Â
• Tracks all samples per policy before providing to patients to ensure proper coordination with physician orders or requests.Â
• Enters electronic order for lab, x-ray and medication / prescriptions for provider review and approval in electronic medical record.Â
• Process refills as directed by provider and written protocols.Â

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification or Diploma / Certificate of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program (OR) Prior Medical Assistant experience in a physician practice with the ability to produce a Medical Assistant Certification within 6 months of hire (OR) Prior Medical Assistant experience in a physician practice and enrolled in a Medical Assistant training program with the ability to produce a Diploma / Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program within 6 months of hire
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• 1-2 years physician office experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience coordinating clinical care for patients preferred.

Job : Nursing- Support (Clinical)

Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus

Department : NCPS-GASTROENTEROLOGY-3100-440710

Job Status

Full Time