Certified Medical Assistant - Woman's Gynecologic Oncology Clinic - Days
Woman's Hospital•Baton Rouge, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
Woman’s Gynecologic Oncology Clinic is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant. Woman’s is more than just a hospital. We offer a variety of outpatient health clinics, specialty practices and services for the community.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certified Medical Assistant
Nice To Haves
- Previous specialty clinic experience preferred
- Previous gynecology and/or oncology experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Meets, greets, and escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares patients for provider’s visit by obtaining initial information and vital signs including all medical history, weight and height, blood pressure, etc.
- Assists physician with exams, tests, and minor procedures; clean instruments; prepare sterile trays for procedures.
- Orders, stocks, and maintains supplies for exam rooms; reviews all medication and supplies for expiration dates.
- Creates patient's charts; verifies patient's medical records for pertinent data; reviews and maintains current patient information and demographic data.
- Schedules appointments and tests; pre-certify all admissions, surgeries, and outpatient procedures for insurance coverage; reviews all requisitions (labs and x-rays) for completeness and reports results to physician; coordinate appointments and referrals with another physician.
- Perform general clerical duties as requested.
- Assist other clinic staff members as needed.
- Answers, screens, and returns phone calls regarding prescription orders and refills, patient questions, etc.
- Responsible for CPT and ICD-10 coding for all procedures; works and corrects denied and problem accounts on a weekly basis.
- Responsible for meeting with Regulatory Agencies.
- Coordinates physician meetings including medical review panels, depositions, hospital committee meetings.
- Coordinates and maintains surgery schedule for physicians.
- Orders and receives medications as needed from Pharmacy.
- Documents as necessary any utilization of medications per provider order within drug log and/or medical record.
- Uses ICD-10 coding for all imaging procedures and imaging pre-certifications.
- Performs other department and clinic specific duties and projects as assigned.
- May be floated to other clinics when needed.
Benefits
- Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
