Medical Assistant

Full Job Description

We are a busy Rheumatology office looking for a team member who has experience in medical assisting. Must be friendly, cheerful, and a team player. This is a full time position, Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm. We are an established practice who provides competitive wages with medical facilities in area. Salary will be based on experience.

Duties Include:

• Rooming patients
• Taking Vital Signs
• Updating medication information
• Administrating Injections
• Answering phone calls and returning messages
• Using the EMR (eClinical Works proficiency a plus)
• Verifying patient insurance
• Obtaining prior authorizations and referrals when needed
• Obtaining appropriate consents
• Facilitates patient flow by notifying the providers of patient's arrival, being aware of delays and communicating with patients and clinical staff
• Scheduling and canceling appointments while ensuring that the schedule is balanced for the provider
• Directing issues or potential issues to the designated provider
• Prepares patients for examination/appointment
• Assists provider during appointments as needed
• Reports consistent patient data in a concise and thorough manner. Identifies patients' needs at appointment time through written and verbal interactions.
• Works with other Medical Assistants and clinical staff in guiding patient care under the direct supervision of the provider.

Qualifications

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
• High School Grad or Equivalent
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Reading Comprehension
• Customer Service Orientation
• Social Perceptiveness
• Technology/Computer experience
• Time Management skills
• Troubleshooting
• Active Listening
• Communication skills
• Good Judgment and Decision Making
• Flexible
• Detail oriented
• Team Player
• Problem solving skills
• Organization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Rheumatology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $21