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PANM is a group of physicians specializing in high-risk pregnancies. We are looking to add to our dedicated team of doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, genetic counselors and other professionals. We are currently seeking a Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant who has a strong work ethic, is self-motivated and detail-oriented, and enjoys learning new skills. Flexibility, dependability, and a positive team-player attitude are a must!

The ideal Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant will be willing to work three (3) eight-hour shifts, Tuesday-Thursday every week.

Purpose

Under general supervision, Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant perform a wide variety of administrative and clinical functions including, but not limited to, registration, checking in/out patients for appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments, direct service to patients either by phone or in-person by conducting patient care in the manner of obtaining medical data/histories, routine vital signs, miscellaneous lab procedures, processing outgoing referrals and obtaining prior authorizations with insurance carriers.

Essential Duties

• All aspects of patient registration, check in/out, and scheduling follow up appointments.
• Performs various clinical activities including patient triage/discharge, patient interviewing, and assisting provider in procedural set up and chaperoning.
• Sends electronic prescriptions as ordered by provider and obtains prior authorization for such medications as required.
• Conducts initial screening of patient, collects patient data, and takes medical histories; enters data into electronic health record, verifies accuracy of data, makes corrections when necessary. Promptly reports abnormal data to appropriate personnel.
• Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks by taking vital signs, and preparing charts.
• Performs routine specialized non-invasive or invasive treatment procedures, as required by the clinic specialty that may include oximetry, point of care testing, phlebotomy, spirometry, fetal monitoring.
• May administer immunizations as ordered by provider.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters such as fetal kick count monitoring.
• Assists with patient referrals to other specialists and obtains prior authorization when required.
• Orders laboratory tests as ordered by provider and obtains prior authorization when required.
• Receives and handles incoming phone calls from patients, pharmacies, referring provider offices and laboratories.
• Keeps patient areas clean and stocked on a daily basis.
• Completes EHR tasks sent from providers such as new prescriptions and lab results to be called to patients.
• Follows up on outstanding labs and referral orders by calling patients to complete orders as recommended.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.

Starting hourly rate is $17.00/hour and is negotiable based on relevant experience and education.

All applicants will need to authorize PANM to contact present and former employers to verify employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Medical Specialty:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical Receptionist: 2 years (Required)
• Medical assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person