What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT/INTERNAL MED - M/T/TH (900-530) W (900-330) position at Toledo Clinic?
Toledo Clinic's Internal Medicine Office, located at 3401 Glendale Ave Toledo OH, is seeking a full-time Credentialed Medical Assistant (RMA/CMA/CCMA or the ability to obtain credential within 60 days of hire). The hours are Mon/Tues/Thurs (9:00-5:30), and Wed (9:00-3:30).
Toledo Clinic is offering a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus to qualified Medical Assistants. If qualified, sign on bonuses are payable within 30 days of hire to employees that have active and verified credentials (ex: RMA/CMA/CCMA/CPCT-A). For employees that have not yet obtained or renewed their credential, the Sign-On Bonus is payable once the credential is obtained and verified. After one year of service, qualified Medical Assistants may be eligible for an additional $2,000 Retention Bonus.
General Summary:
Perform various clerical duties to support the operation of the office.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Answering phones - courteously and professionally.
- Scheduling appointments, lab tests, surgeries, etc.
- Verifying referrals and/or pre-certifications.
- Updating insurance information.
- Answering general patient questions.
- Taking messages accurately and relaying to appropriate personnel.
- Collecting co-pays.
- Preparing and/or submitting charge tickets.
- Preparing and cleaning exam rooms.
- Sorting, filing and scanning patient charts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Education:
- HS diploma or GED.
Required:
- Excellent communication, phone, and organizational skills required.
- Computer skills helpful.
- Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.
- Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
- Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.
Preferred:
- Previous clerical experience in a medical office
- Medical related coursework