What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Total Foot and Ankle Center, LLC?
We have immediate medical assistant openings at our Honesdale office. If you are reliable, passionate about healthcare, pay attention to details, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-trust environment then read on. We will train the right person for the job.
Medical Assistant Job Duties:
- Verify patient information by interviewing patient during intake; record medical history; confirm purpose of visit.
- Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure; reporting patient history summary in EMR.
- Assist Podiatrist by taking x-rays, setting up the proper tools for visit/procedure, completing diagnosis and procedure coding during dictation, and more.
- Must keep patient information confidential.
- Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standard and procedures; comply with legal regulations and company protocols.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations and the company protocols.
- Keep supplies ready by managing inventory.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications requesting additional training.
- Serves and protects the podiatry practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures.
- Cross train with the Front Desk.
Front Desk Job Duties:
- Answer phones, take messages and greet patients
- Schedule appointments and follow up visits
- Completing Medical records
- Insurance verification and collections of all co-pays, deductible and coinsurance.
Requirements:
- Experience is a plus!
- To complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Proficiency in Excel and Word (MS)
- Athena EMR experience a plus but not mandatory
- Able to work with a team
Other Skills We Require:
1) Good phone skills, personable
2) Able to handle pressure well
3) Ability to complete tasks on time
4) Willingness to learn/ fast learner (2 weeks to learn the system)
5) Good with computers
6) Self starter
7) Attention to detail
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13