Receptionist / Medical Assistant for a Busy Primary Care Practice

Caremed Primary and Urgent Care PC
Coram, NY, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Full-Time Receptionist / Medical Assistant with at least 1 year of medical office experience. Candidate must be reliable, personable and computer literate.

Must be able to multitask and have strong communication skills. Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus.

The job will primarily be as a receptionist but can cover the Medical Assistant position when needed. The office hours are Monday through Friday 8-6, Saturday & Sunday 9-2 so the schedule will fall within these times.

Education / Certification Requirements :

Minimum High School Diploma.

Must have a Medical Assistant Certification as well as phlebotomy & EKG certification.

Basic computer skills required.

Benefits :

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement. There are paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees.

The primary purpose of this position is to see that patients are scheduled, copayments are collected, messages taken and referrals are generated.

The secondary purpose is to be a backup Medical Assistant when needed for high volume or employee coverage.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Greeting and assisting patients
  • Answering phones in a timely manner
  • Taking accurate and concise messages for the doctors and medical assistants
  • Patient scheduling based on practice guidelines
  • Perform the patient check-in process to ensure accurate collection of information and copayments / co-insurance
  • Generating electronic referrals
  • Verify insurance coverage
  • Making sure that the daily copay / coinsurance collections are correctly documented and proved out at the end of the day
  • Responsible for making sure that the waiting room is keep clean and neat
  • Training new staff in policies and procedures

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Accurately documenting patient history and medications
  • Taking patient vitals and entering them into the EHR
  • Ensuring that all data for practice goals for MACRA are followed, obtained and documented
  • Scanning patient related documents into the EHR
  • Collection of specimens, perform phlebotomy, PT / INR, spirometry & EKGs
  • Obtaining prior authorizations for procedures and medications
  • Communicate with the physician and patient regarding messages, labs, etc
  • Returning messages to patients as per the physicians instructions
  • Making sure that medical supplies inventory is sufficient and informing Practice Manager of needed supplies
  • Other duties as assigned
  • 27 days ago
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