Medical Assistant I - Rheumatology

Responsibilities

• Rooming the patient
• Interview/update patient’s chief complaint, medical history, medication list, and take vitals.
• Prepares patient charts a week in advance and verifies benefits reports.
• Scans documents to appropriate patient charts.
• Makes sure all rooms are stocked and clean before clinic, after each patient, and at the end of the day.
• Refills patient medications as directed by a physician and obtains Pre-Authorization/Determination for medications.
• Safeguards that physician is in-network and authorized/up-to-date referral is in the patient's chart.
• Affords assistance to the physician in the exam room with any wound care and/or procedures.
• Follows up on calls/voicemails and documents phone log/conversation.
• Edifies and informs the patient of any DI, labs, referrals, and procedures physicians might have ordered.
• Schedules patients for upcoming appointments after the physician sees the patient.
• Obtains authorization prior to sending any orders when needed.
• Main fax line – Distributes faxes to appropriate team member(s).
• Travels to other CLS Health locations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with a nationally recognized accreditation organization or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program
• Two years+ of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Willingness to travel to other CLS Health locations
• Experience in a medical office or customer service environment preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance billing preferred