Medical Assistant/Triage (Full/Part Time Available)

Triage/Pathology/MA Essential Job Duties

• Answering and returning patient calls regarding triage and pathology results
• Checking and responding to intramail/email
• Printing and distributing faxed refill requests, labs, outside chart notes, prior authorizations, etc.
• Processing prior authorizations for medications and procedures
• Processing refill requests in the EMR system and by fax. Scanning appropriate documents when necessary
• Frequently communicating with doctors regarding patients’ medical care
• Schedule patient appointments as necessary
• Sending follow-up letters and/or certified letters for delayed treatment or cancelled procedures
• Entering MIPS data
• Preparing for clinic day (exam rooms, iPads, laptops, LN2)
• Create visit note, ascertain chief complaint(s), review of systems, and personal history/family history/medications/allergies with patient and input any changes
• Perform various tests, set up and assist with biopsies/surgeries, draw up medications, and perform injections
• Document in proper log books for biopsies and all testing done, and maintain accuracy
• Complete iPledge paperwork and register or confirm patients in iPledge
• Communicate with patient as necessary. Complete letter log for patients with referring physicians as well as indicating when a biopsy has been performed
• Clean and restock exam rooms and lab station, sterilize instruments, and wash/fold laundry

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements/Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certified Nursing Assistant diploma preferred
• Bachelor's of science or biology will be considered in substitution of experience
• At least one year of patient care experience in a medical setting preferred
• Must be proficient with verbal and written communication
• Must be reliable and able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and flexibility
• Experience with EMR (electronic medical records) preferred
• Competency: EMR, iPad, computer knowledge preferred
• Must be reliable and a self-starter
• Proficient with written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• Compliant with HIPAA and OSHA

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional medical environment
• This role routinely uses standard office and medical equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, ultrasonic, and autoclave

Physical Demands

• This is a largely sedentary role
• If performing medical assistant duties, this job requires walking or standing for long periods of time
• Some bending and lifting may be necessary

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time 32-40 hour/week position or part-time 24 hours/week position
• Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., but hours may vary if performing medical assistant duties
• Some Saturdays may be required, 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are offered Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice