What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers Compensation Medical Assistant position at One to One Health?
Our mission at One to One Health is "Do good, Help others"! This extends to our clients, our patients, and our employees. One to One Health offers full time employees medical, dental, and vision coverage effective day one of employment. Employees are eligible to contribute to the company 401k effective day one as well with a 5% match. Short term disability, long term disability, and basic life are covered by the employer for all full time staff members. PTO, holidays, gym stipend, TextCare services, and additional voluntary products are also included in One to One Health's very competitive benefit package.
The Workers Compensation Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting the medical treatment of patients with work-related injuries or illnesses, assisting the healthcare provider in managing their care within the workers' compensation system, including documenting medical records, scheduling appointments, coordinating with insurance companies, and ensuring proper claim submission procedures are followed.
Job requirements:
Taking detailed medical histories, recording vital signs, and performing initial assessments of work-related injuries.
Setting up exam rooms with necessary supplies and instruments for work-related injury evaluations.
Helping the physician during physical examinations, documenting findings, and assisting with procedures like wound care or splinting.
Accurately documenting patient details, including injury descriptions, treatment plans, progress notes, and any limitations or restrictions in a compliant manner.
Completing necessary paperwork for workers' compensation claims, including initial reports, progress reports, and final status updates, ensuring proper coding and billing practices.
Communicating with insurance adjusters, obtaining authorizations for treatment, and following up on claim status.
Providing information regarding work-related injuries, treatment options, and expectations for recovery.
Coordinating follow-up appointments for injured workers with the physician.
Adhering to HIPAA regulations and protecting sensitive patient information.
Other duties as assigned
Skills/Knowledge:
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Strong sense of professionalism.
Up to date knowledge of workers compensation laws
Proficiency in relevant software and technology systems.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to follow written or verbal step-by-step instructions
Ability to concentrate, think, and learn
Ability to hear, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, lift, push and pull
Qualifications/ Experience
Highschool diploma or equivalent
Active CMA or equivalent certification
Minimum of 2 years prior experience working in the occupational health field.
