Job Description
Job Description
DESCRIPTION :
Medical Assistant / Front Desk
Medical Assistant Responsibilities :
- Verifies patient information by triaging patient; recording medical history; confirming chief complaint.
- Prepares patients for examination by performing initial triage : blood pressure, weight, and temperature and reporting patient history summary.
- Maximize physician time by assisting with office procedures.
- Cleaning of rooms after each patient encounter
- Serves and protects practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Check PDMP and notify provider of any inconsistencies.
Medical Receptionist Responsibilities :
- Greets patients and visitors in a polite and professional manner.
- Collection and verification of patient demographic information.
- Insurance verification
- Check in / Check out of patients.
- Oversees scheduling to maintain efficient patient flow.
- Monitors physician block time and makes recommendations for effective utilization.
- Responsible for ensuring that Pharmaceutical / Equipment Representatives have appropriate badges and do not interfere with patient care or confidentiality.
- Responsible for patient reception area, i.e., orderly, organized and cleanliness, etc.
Communication
- Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
- Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of procedure authorization and its direct impact on the practice’s revenue cycle
- Understanding of payer medical policy guidelines while utilizing these guidelines to manage authorizations effectively.
- Basic understanding of human anatomy, specifically musculoskeletal
- Proficient use of CPT and ICD-10 codes
- Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, and Internet use.
- Detail oriented with above average organizational skills.
- Plans and prioritizes to meet deadlines.
- Excellent customer service skills; communicates clearly and effectively.
- Ability to multitask and work with little supervision while managing a high-volume, time-sensitive workload.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- High School Diploma
- 2 years medical office experience required.
Company Description
Multi-specialty practice including Neurological Surgery, Interventional Pain Management, and Neurology
Company Description
Multi-specialty practice including Neurological Surgery, Interventional Pain Management, and Neurology
30+ days ago