What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT (Clerical)/ENDOCRINOLOGY M-Th: 8-430, F: 8-4 position at The Toledo Clinic?
Toledo Clinic's Endocrinology Department is seeking a full-time CREDENTIALED MEDICAL ASSISTANT to perform mostly clerical duties such as referrals, sending orders and helping with phones in a busy office. This position will work M-TH, 8-430 and Fri, 8-4:00. No weekends and no holidays!
Toledo Clinic is offering a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus to qualified Medical Assistants and Certified Patient Care Techs. Sign-On Bonuses are payable within 30 days of hire to employees that have active and verified credentials (ex: RMA/CMA/CCMA/CPCT/A). For candidates that have not yet obtained or need to renew their credential, the Sign-On Bonus is payable once the credential is obtained and verified. After one year of service, qualified Medical Assistants/Certified Patient Care Techs will be eligible for an additional $2,000 Retention Bonus.
General Summary
Perform various clerical duties to support the operation of the office and as needed performs clinical duties
Works under the supervision of the Office Manager and Physicians.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Example of Essential Duties
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Toledo Clinic is offering a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus to qualified Medical Assistants and Certified Patient Care Techs. Sign-On Bonuses are payable within 30 days of hire to employees that have active and verified credentials (ex: RMA/CMA/CCMA/CPCT/A). For candidates that have not yet obtained or need to renew their credential, the Sign-On Bonus is payable once the credential is obtained and verified. After one year of service, qualified Medical Assistants/Certified Patient Care Techs will be eligible for an additional $2,000 Retention Bonus.
General Summary
Perform various clerical duties to support the operation of the office and as needed performs clinical duties
Works under the supervision of the Office Manager and Physicians.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Example of Essential Duties
- Answering phones - courteously and professionally.
- Scheduling appointments, lab tests, surgeries, etc.
- Enters lab, radiology orders and prescriptions into the EMR system.
- Accurately enter patient information in to the electronic medical record.
- Verifying referrals and/or pre-certifications.
- Updating insurance information.
- Escorting patients to exam rooms.
- Preparing and maintaining exam rooms.
- Assisting physician with minor procedures.
- Preparing patients for physicians (vitals, histories, etc.).
- Answering patient questions at the request of the physician.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
- Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.
- Registration or Certification as a Medical Assistant
- Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
- Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.
- Medical Assisting Credential (ie: RMA, CMA,CCMA)
- Adheres to all Toledo Clinic policies and procedures.
- Medical Assisting degree or diploma required.
- Previous clerical experience in a medical office.
