Front Office Medical Assistant

Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center LLC•Rocky Hill, CT

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Our busy orthopedic ambulatory surgery center provides outpatient surgical procedures to Rocky Hill, CT and the surrounding communities. Our team provides unsurpassed surgical capabilities, efficiency, and patient service. We partner only with top-tier physicians and staff who share our strong commitment to your individual needs and best possible treatment outcomes. OASC is designed to be a place where patients choose to come, doctors want to operate, and employees want to work. Key features include: Same-day total joint replacements, interventional procedures, and the full range of orthopedic surgeries. OASC has 7 extra-large operating rooms, and a procedure room equipped with the most advanced surgical camera systems, video streaming, robotic technology, and wireless connectivity. OASC's patient satisfaction ratings is over 95%! The Center utilizes the most advanced sterilization equipment and technology in the marketplace, allowing our center to keep infection rates near zero

Requirements

High school graduate.
Minimum one (1) year receptionist experience in a healthcare facility, experience in ambulatory surgery center a plus.
Must be dependable and punctual.
Must be organized and have ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Must be able to work under pressure and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Comprehension of medical terminology.
Experience using scheduling software – experience with an EMR.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent oral and written skills
Flexibility in varying shift (8hr shifts ranging from 5:30am start to 5:30pm close)
Team Player

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Answer telephones, transfer calls, and take detailed messages.
Opening and closing procedures of facility, based on assigned shift.
Accurately book, cancel and reschedule surgical procedures within our EMR (Amkai).
Verify eligibility and benefits, document co-pays, gather pre-certifications/authorizations.
Build, audit and close paper and electronic charts prior to and after surgery.
Provide proper pre-operative instructions and arrival times to patients.
Register patients promptly and safely by confirming accurate demographic and surgical information.
Ensure timely receipt of operative reports, pathology reports and obtain physician signatures.
Willingly perform other duties as directed by Business Office Manager.