Job # : 10935
Job Category : Clinics - Outpatient
Job Type : Part Time
Shift Type : Variable
Facility :
Department : Yuba City-Primary Care
Pay Range : $18.30 / hr. - $24.60 / hr.
Open Date : 11.07.24
Close Date : Qualifications :
- High School graduate or its equivalency
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification
Job Details : Start Date :
Open Until Filled. This position is primarily based in Yuba City. This is a part time position requiring 64-71 hours worked in a two-week pay period.
Qualifications :
High School graduate or its equivalencyMedical Assistant Certification preferredAmerican Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certificationDuties &
Responsibilities : Job Summary
The Medical Assistant in the office setting is a specialty requiring a variety of skills, including but not limited to : receptionist, registration duties, ICD9 coding, data collection for billing procedures, Charge posting, maintains appointment schedules, schedules surgeries / procedures and obtains appropriate authorizations / referrals and provides appropriate patient instructions per physician orders. Back Office patient care duties is required in some clinics / practices.
Duties
Gathers Data Relevant to the Registration and Billing ProcessObtains patient information and inputs into computerUtilizes ICD9 code book and records codes according to diagnosisDisassembles patient medical record after patient visit, inputs and posts patient charges into computerAssembles patient medical records prior to provider / nurse receiving the recordGathers Data Relevant to Patients Age Group and Individual NeedAdminister or handle medicationsObtains and recordsVital SignsTime In / DateWeightMedication ProfileImmunization RecordAllergiesChief ComplaintSignature / Initials where appropriatePrepares patient prior to provider examinationSets patient on exam tablePatient changes into gown as appropriateClerical DutiesAnswers telephone calls, identifying self and clinic / practiceReceives and documents telephone messages and gives to the appropriate personsSchedules appointments with accurate patient informationTypes various documents accurately and as directed : First Reports, TAR's and CorrespondenceUtilizes photocopy and facsimile machineGets authorizations from insurance companies for referralsConfirms appointment schedule and follow-up of missed appointmentsAssists in Coordination of ClinicAssists in maintenance of a neat, orderly and accurate medical record filing systemEnsures that patient medical record is disassembled after patient discharge and filed away quicklyMaintains a neat, clean and functional work stationPerforms other duties as assignedJob Limitations
Medical Assistants DO NOT :
Assess patient conditionsWork outside assigned skillsOther Info :
Lifting Requirements : The light category requires that an employee be able to lift a maximum of 20 pounds and frequently lift and / or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Job Posted :
10 / 07 / 2024 Learn More
Salary : $18 - $25
