Medical Assistant - ORTHO - Coral Springs (Full Time, Days)
14 days ago
Pompano Beach
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. 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., • Communicates all significant changes in patient conditions or behavior to clinicians and physicians., • Ensures all medical record/patient charts contains necessary documentation for medical appointments., • Completes charting, collects, and distributes medical record documents related to patient., • Gathers data for general information, special reports, contacting other employees, departments, agencies, and individuals for additional material., • May prepare reports for provider approval., • Maintains/prepares billing charge and reconciliation, assist in completing claims forms, and answers patient questions in reference to payment status., • Runs reports for credit cards, super bills, and etc., • Prepares final bookkeeping of assigned cash drawer and prepares and makes timely deposits., • Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms., • Operates and maintains equipment in proper working condition/order., • Ensures medical supplies and inventory are maintained., • Performs and documents vital signs and measurements., • Provides and documents patient and family education., • Assists physician with simple procedures and patient transport., • Collects specimens and distributes to laboratory for results., • 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., • Processes medical documentation for office visit and follow-up with patient when required., • Serves as receptionist, conducts patient check-in, registration, collects fee for service/co-payments, and verifies referrals, insurance data, patient's address & other pertinent information., • Tracks all samples per policy before providing to patients to ensure proper coordination with physician orders or requests., • Enters electronic order for lab, x-ray and medication/prescriptions for provider review and approval in electronic medical record., • Process refills as directed by provider and written protocols. Qualifications: Minimum Job Requirements: • American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment, • Must have at least one of the following:, • Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program, • Medical Assistant Certification, • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), • Nursing Degree (e.g., ASN or BSN), • Candidates who do not possess one of the above requirements may still be considered if they have prior medical assistant experience in a physician practice and are able to produce at least one of the above requirements within 6 months of hire. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • High School education or equivalent preferred., • Fluent in both English and Spanish highly preferred., • 1-2 years of physician office experience preferred., • 1-2 years of experience coordinating clinical care for patients preferred., • Phlebotomy preferred., • Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing., • Basic computer and math skills., • Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills., • Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills., • Able to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills., • Able to float to various Primary Care Centers while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high-quality service., • Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment.