Medical Assistant - Pediatric Cardiology (Full Time, Day shift)
Job Summary
Assists in examinations and treatment of patient's care under the direction of the physician and/or clinician.
Supports patient care management by performing various administrative functions.
Job Specific Duties
* Answers telephones, routes calls, takes, and relays accurate phone messages.
* If applicable, prepares and administers medications/immunizations to patients as directed by provider.
* Communicates all significant changes in patient conditions or behavior to clinicians and physicians.
* Ensures all medical record/patient charts contains necessary documentation for medical appointments.
Completes charting, collects, and distributes medical record documents related to patient.
* Gathers data for general information, special reports, contacting other employees, departments, agencies, and individuals for additional material.
May prepare reports for provider approval.
* Maintains/prepares billing charge and reconciliation, assist in completing claims forms, and answers patient questions in reference to payment status.
* Runs reports for credit cards, super bills, and etc.
Prepares final bookkeeping of assigned cash drawer and prepares and makes timely deposits.
* Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms.
* Operates and maintains equipment in proper working condition/order.
Ensures medical supplies and inventory are maintained.
* Performs and documents vital signs and measurements.
Provides and documents patient and family education.
* Assists physician with simple procedures and patient transport.
Collects specimens and distributes to laboratory for results.
* Prepares for patient visits by preparing /pulling charts, printing super bills, and informing physician and other clinical staff of changes in schedule.
* Schedules appointments, diagnostic, therapeutic, verifies medical appointments, obtains and/or verify authorizations.
* Processes medical documentation for office visit and follow-up with patient when required.
* Serves as receptionist, conducts patient check-in, registration, collects fee for service/co-payments, and verifies referrals, insurance data, patient’s address & other pertinent information.
* Tracks all samples per policy before providing to patients to ensure proper coordination with physician orders or requests.
* Enters electronic order for lab, x-ray and medication/prescriptions for provider review and approval in electronic medical record.
* Process refills as directed by provider and written protocols.
Minimum Job Requirements
* Medical Assistant Certification or Diploma/Certificate of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program (OR) Prior Medical Assistant experience in a physician practice with the ability to produce a Medical Assistant Certification within 6 months of hire (OR) Prior Medical Assistant experience in a physician practice and enrolled in a Medical Assistant training program with the ability to produce a Diploma/Certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant program within 6 months of hire
* American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* High School education or equivalent preferred.
* Fluency in both English and Spanish highly preferred.
* Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
* Basic computer and math skills.
* Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
* 1-2 years physician office experience preferred.
* 1-2 years of experience coordinating clinical care for patients preferred.
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- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Miami, US-FL
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: Nicklaus Children's Health System
- Contact: Recruiter Name
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- Reference: 26552
- Posted: 2024-04-27 08:28:06 -
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