What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Summit Gastroenterology PLLC?
Summit Gastroenterology PLLC
(an Equal Opportunity Employer)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Summit Gastroenterology PLLC is looking for a dynamic and self motivated Medical Assistant with Administrative Skills who will be responsible for answering incoming calls, greeting and checking in patients for office appointments and in-office procedures, including paperwork for patients to fill out, scanning insurance cards, entering all pertinent patient information into the electronic health record system, entering referrals for office visits into EMR, and working closely with the physician and office manager. Preferred Athena Experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Greets and directs all patients who walk in the clinic
- Obtaining patient information and verifying insurance information
- Obtaining necessary patient information for electronic medical records
- Scanning patient information into EMR including patient authorizations, recent labs delivered to eFAX, etc
- Obtaining patient authorization (compliance) for medical records release
- Schedules necessary appointments and procedures for all patients
- Monitor and review patient schedules for next day office appointments
- Assist in ordering, receiving and stocking of office supplies
- Maintaining cleanliness of waiting room
- Identifying and resolving minor patient billing complaints
- Assists in other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong verbal, oral and written communication skills
- Bilingual - English and Spanish
- Strong organizational skills and Strong multi-tasking skills
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as accept direction on given assignments
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of a High School diploma; Associates Degree preferred but not required
- At least one year relevant experience and/or training preferred, but not required
- EMR / Athena experience preferred , but not required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Experience:
- Medical Terminology: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18