Certified Medical Assistant - LSU Health Center for OB/GYN - Days - Full Time

Woman's Hospital•Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Woman’s LSU Health Center for OBGYN is seeking a full-time Certified Medical Assistant for a daytime position. The Medical Assistant supports patient visits and clinic operations by preparing patients for appointments, assisting physicians with exams and procedures, maintaining patient records and clinic supplies, coordinating appointments and referrals, and handling clinical and administrative tasks. The role may be floated to other clinics when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Medical Assistant credential required.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge and skills using Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical assistant experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet and escort patients to exam rooms; prepare patients for provider visits by collecting medical history, vital signs, weight, height, blood pressure, and other initial information.
Assist physicians with examinations, tests, and minor procedures; clean instruments and prepare sterile trays.
Order, stock, and maintain exam-room supplies, and check medications and supplies for expiration dates.
Create patient charts, verify records for pertinent information, and maintain current patient and demographic data.
Schedule appointments and tests; pre-certify admissions, surgeries, and outpatient procedures for insurance coverage.
Review laboratory and X-ray requisitions for completeness, report results to physicians, and coordinate appointments and referrals with other physicians.
Perform general clerical duties and assist other clinic staff as needed.
Answer, screen, and return calls regarding prescriptions, refills, and patient questions.
Complete CPT and ICD-10 coding for procedures, address denied and problem accounts weekly, and use ICD-10 coding for imaging procedures and imaging pre-certifications.
Meet with regulatory agencies.
Coordinate physician meetings, including medical review panels, depositions, and hospital committee meetings.
Coordinate and maintain physicians’ surgery schedules.
Order and receive medications from the pharmacy as needed; document medication utilization in drug logs and/or medical records as required by provider orders.
Perform other department- and clinic-specific duties and projects as assigned.
Float to other clinics when needed.