What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant- Certified or Non position at PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL?
| Job Summary: | Assists in both registration and rooming of patients. |
| Job Duties/Responsibilities: | |
| • | Assists with in office procedures |
| • | Collects vitals, weight, and patient information and completes any initial testing in preparation for provider |
| • | Completes medication reconciliation |
| • | Orders any testing or labs requested by provider |
| • | Completes all Prior Authorizations for tests and surgeries ordered |
| • | Efficiently conducts check-in, check-out, and rescheduling procedures as needed |
| • | Prepare meds for injections |
| • | Call patients with results |
| • | Complete FMLA paperwork |
| • | Maintain stock |
| • | Scan/index medical records |
| • | Performs other duties as assigned |
| Education Experience: | HS Graduate or Equivalent |
| Years of Related Experience: | < 1 Year |
| License/Certificate Required: | Yes |
| Driver's License Required: | Yes |
| Travel Requirements: | None |
| Age Requirement: | 18 |
| Job Requirements: | |
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| • | Understanding of completing prior authorizations and other insurance needs |
| • | Excellent customer service skills |
| • | Exceptional verbal and written commnication skills |
| • | Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality |
| • | Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines |
| • | Abides by all HIPAA guidelines |
| • | Abides by all hospital policies and procedures |
| • | Medical Assistant certification |
| Preferred Skills: | |
| • | Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn current electronic medical record (Allscripts, Epic) |
| • | Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurances |