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Medical Assistant – High Volume Internal Medicine Office
Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:20-5:30 or later
Gainesville, GA
Job Type: Full time
Looking for a very positive and energetic medical assistant for a high-volume internal medicine office. This position requires direct patient communication, critical thinking and problem solving. The Medical Assistant works closely with the Providers in all aspects of the medical practice. They provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. Medical Assistants are responsible for performing a variety of clinical functions such as preparing specimens, assisting during medical procedures, and patient education. They are also accountable for a wide range of administrative tasks.
Essential Functions:
- Assists with preparing treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Cleans, straightens room, and changes table paper after each patient is seen.
- Keeps rooms stocked with supplies daily.
- Assist with medical referrals as needed.
- Fill syringes as needed.
- Injections
- Obtains prior authorizations for prescriptions when needed.
- Schedules appointments
- Satisfies refill prescription requests.
- Makes outbound phone calls and answers patient questions.
- Performs Clinical Chart Prep for future appointments.
- Discusses patient results for blood work, tests,etc.
- MUST BE DEPENDABLE
- Must always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor with patients, providers, management, and co-workers.
- Complies with all HIPAA regulations and guidance.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Must work well independently and be self-motivated but willing to ask for assistance when needed and take assistance from team members, mangers, providers, etc.
- Must be flexible and able to change, to adapt to new policies and procedures.
- Must have the ability to use applicable technology and systems.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with providers, patients, and co-workers.
- Must possess critical thinking skills, flexibility, and a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced team environment.
Other Duties as Assigned
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
Experience:
- Vital signs: 1 year (Required)
- Documentation review: 1 year (Required)
- ICD coding: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $18