What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant/Referral Coordinator/Medical Records Clerk position at La Paz Family Medical Clinic?
As a Medical Assistant/Referral Coordinator you will be responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to ensure efficient operation of our medical office. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner. As the referral Coordinator you will be in charge of referring patient's out to specialists, following up on referrals, calling patient's, and more. For medical records you will be in charge of sending out approved patient records when requested. You will also be helping out the front desk medical assistant if needed.
Responsibilities
- Answering/Returning Phone Calls
- Filing/Pulling patient charts
- Verifying patient's insurance
- Collecting Office fees and copays
- Medical Records (sending and receiving)
- Submitting and managing referrals and authorizations
- Knowledge in taking and recording patient vitals
- Knowledge in preparing vaccines
- Knowledge in ordering labs (completing requisitions) and collecting patient specimens
- Basic computer and software knowledge
Skills
- BILINGUAL IN SPANISH/ENGLISH REQUIRED
- Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
- Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Degree/certification in medical assistance
- Referral and Authorization knowledge is preferred
Work Hours
- Monday - Friday 11:30am to 5-5:30pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work Saturdays 12-3?
Experience:
- Medical Assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21