Medical Assistant 2
Company: Us Foot & Ankle Specialists
Location: Concord
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
The Medical Assistant 2 provides essential support and
administrative services to the office, the doctors, and the
patients in a fast-paced doctors office. This person will be
involved in a wide spectrum of tasks focused around assisting the
Physician in all minor in office procedures, as well as being
cross-trained in all aspects of the Front Desk Receptionist role to
include scheduling, data entry, and maintaining patient
records.Medical Assistant Required Skills and Experience:High
School Diploma/ GED equivalent6+ months of customer service
experience requiredPrevious healthcare experience requiredAbility
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
patients, other employees, and the publicKnowledge about health
insurance, pre-authorization, insurance verification, medical
terminology, CPT codes and ICD-9 codes preferredMust have excellent
customer service skillsAble to work in a fast-paced and demanding
work environmentMust demonstrate a strong work ethic and maintain
professionalism at all timesMust have a team mentality, flexibility
and willingness to learnThe ability to communicate effectively,
multi-task and work under pressure is the key to success in this
position, which also requires attention to detail and a commitment
to achieving consistent customer satisfaction.The ability to uphold
HIPAA compliance is mandatory.Must exercise good judgment and
discretionTechnologically savvy and familiar with Microsoft Office
products including:Google WorkspaceWordExcelMedical Assistant
Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be
assigned):Greet patients and escort them to the treatment room,
making sure patients are comfortable and preparing the feet for an
exam by the physician.Open and prep exam rooms each morning/ Close
and clean exam rooms at end of dayCount instruments in treatment
rooms at the end of each session (AM & PM)Flexibility to work with
multiple doctors and their varying practice stylesDispense all
DMEApply pads and/or adhesive strappings as neededPerform X-rays
and digital radiographyComplete pre-authorizationsComplete the
rapid health indicatorObtain or review a patient's medical history,
current medications and allergies. Record any changes in their
medical condition. For follow-up patients, record comments made re:
their current status and outcome of previous treatment. Enter this
information into EMRSet-up for injections, P&A procedures, wart
procedures, in-office surgical procedures, etc.Prep nail care
patients, smooth/debride nails and/or calluses with electric
grinder. Vacuum all clippings from the floorMeasure and fit
patients for Diabetic shoes, heat mold insertsPrepare lab specimens
(including paperwork) and call the appropriate lab for pick
upClean, wrap and autoclave instruments and packs as needed, change
cold sterile solutions monthlyReplenish inventory of back office
supplies and DME items, restocking drawers and rooms dailyAssist in
surgeries and minor proceduresClean-up after surgery dirty drapes,
wrappings, dispose of sharp, red bag items, wipe down counters, mop
floor scrub, clean, autoclave instrumentsChange post-op dressings,
remove suturesCall post-op patients the day following surgery,
complete Follow-up sheetReview information sheets with patients as
neededWrites and faxes prescriptionsAnswer incoming calls, provide
information, and transfer calls or take messages as
necessarySchedules appointmentsMaintain and update patient records
using data entry, faxing, and scanning.Collect deductibles,
coinsurance, balances, copays and sell OTC itemsChecks all required
AR/AP changes since last visit and updates records accordinglyMust
be able to maintain multiple doctors schedules.Maintain list of
orthotics received, contact patients and make follow up
appointmentsCheck next day charts for insurance eligibility and
necessary referrals and prior authorizationsPrepare end of day
reports, deposit slips, and upload to shared files dailyReview
billing claims and denials and collect necessary information from
the provider or patientMedical Assistant Physical Requirements:The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type
or operate office equipment. The employee is occasionally required
to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee is required to perform
repetitive motions, including reaching above the head, and typing.
The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and/or carry
objects weighing up to 25 pounds. This position performs tasks that
involve exposure to blood, fluids, or tissues as well as cleaning
solvents and other chemicals. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability
to adjust focus.#USFASLicenses &
CertificationsPreferredPedicurist/Nail TechMedical AssistantEqual
Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they
have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have
access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to
furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)by Jobble
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