Medical Assistant

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Front and back-office duties.
• Assists with phone calls and messages.
• Processing prior authorizations and insurance verification.
• Delivering direct patient care using established procedures.
• Documenting history; recording and reporting pertinent observations, documenting lab values, scanning and uploading medical records.
• Ensure follow up on results.
• Verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance.
• Able to assist with training new staff.
• Able to assist with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments during treatment.
• Able to set up and assist physicians with procedures.
• Able to order medical supplies and maintain adequate inventory.
• Able to schedule patient appointments using the Electronic Health Record system.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (preferred but not required).
• Experience with C-Arm(X-Ray) preferred but not required.
• Requires at least 1-2 years of medical assistant experience.
• Strong organizational skills coupled with the ability to exercise a degree of initiative and judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in the operation of an EMR.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA, CAL-OSHA) confidentiality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.