What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Medical Assistant position at DENT Neurologic Institute?
Dent Neurologic Institute is committed to excellence in all we do. Our culture is built on 4 key pillars: respect, quality, productivity, and well-being. By remaining dedicated to these values and the overall mission, we are dedicated to making a difference for both patients and colleagues. When you join the Dent team, you can take advantage of a variety of benefits:
Location: Amherst
Responsibilities
Dent Neurologic Institute offers an inclusive work environment built on kindness and respect for all. Dent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws as the basis for an employment decision. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.
Minimum 20 hours per week.
- Work-Life Balance (no overnight shifts)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Critical Illness, Accident, & Legal Plans
- Wellness Program
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Free Onsite Parking at All Locations
Location: Amherst
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and participates in a variety of patient care activities in the examination of patients to include: vital signs, records data for medical record and calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy as directed by the physician.
- Assists in completion of insurance/compensation/disability/prior authorization forms
- Determine, prepare and set-up medical supplies, instruments and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Escort and/or transport patients to the examination room and other clinic locations.
- Evaluate patient care with an emphasis on patient response; monitors providers' plan of care from patient assessments, medical record, and other record information; maintains liaison with physicians and practice administration to ensure efficient and effective patient care services.
- Schedules follow up appointments for office visits and diagnostic testing
- Coordinates scheduling with medical secretary and assists with modifying provider schedule when necessary to conform to changing priorities and unanticipated events, including changes in staffing schedule and other activities.
- Ensures adequate and appropriate patient follow-up regarding prescriptions, referrals, and diagnostic testing. Contributes to patient care through patient and family education, distributing resource literature and community service recommendations and referrals as needed.
- Refers patients to proper resources for Dent policies such as billing and or financial support.
- Most candidates will start within the first quartile of the pay range
- Rates are commensurate with experience
Dent Neurologic Institute offers an inclusive work environment built on kindness and respect for all. Dent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws as the basis for an employment decision. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.
Minimum 20 hours per week.
