Medical Administrative Assistant / in Bernalillo

CorrHealth•Rio Rancho, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to the HSA/Department Head for the completion of various office clerical assignments, including coordinating personnel files and maintenance of health records. Interrelates and works effectively with all levels of authority.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
Must have current CPR/BLS certification
Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
Ability to position oneself in different spaces
Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)

Nice To Haves

Formal secretarial training and medical terminology knowledge is desirable
Training in accredited medical record program OR minimum of one year experience in an established medical record system is preferred

Responsibilities

Receive and direct all incoming calls; ensures messages are delivered appropriately
Process incoming and outgoing mail and faxes on a daily basis
Maintain a filing system for health records
Completes forms for release of information when applicable
Receive and distribute claims
Respond to and provide follow-up for Provider/Vendor inquiries as requested
Order and receive office/medical supplies following AP guidelines
Assure expense reports contain appropriate documentation and are forwarded to appropriate staff
Maintain credentialing log for healthcare staff
Receive and forward all site meeting minutes as appropriate
Prepare Continuing Education Unit(s) certificates as directed and maintain training binder for all employees
Maintains Employee files in HR system as well as physical files
Assists DON/HSA with HR orientation and new hire onboarding and team member functionality
Provides information for mandatory reports as requested by HSA