Medical Assistant 7092 #12682

Oroville Hospital • Oroville, CA

276d • $18 - $24

About The Position

The Medical Assistant in the office setting is a specialty requiring a variety of skills, including but not limited to: receptionist, registration duties, ICD9 coding, data collection for billing procedures, charge posting, maintaining appointment schedules, scheduling surgeries/procedures, obtaining appropriate authorizations/referrals, and providing appropriate patient instructions per physician orders. Back office patient care duties are required in some clinics/practices.

Requirements

• High School graduate or its equivalency.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Proven ability to maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in the care of patients.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience in medical front office procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers data relevant to the registration and billing process.
• Obtains patient information and inputs it into the computer.
• Utilizes ICD9 code book and records codes according to diagnosis.
• Disassembles patient medical record after patient visit, inputs and posts patient charges into the computer.
• Assembles patient medical records prior to provider/nurse receiving the record.
• Administers or handles medications.
• Obtains and records vital signs, time in/date, weight, medication profile, immunization record, allergies, chief complaint, and signature/initials where appropriate.
• Prepares patient prior to provider examination.
• Answers telephone calls, identifying self and clinic/practice.
• Receives and documents telephone messages and gives them to the appropriate persons.
• Schedules appointments with accurate patient information.
• Types various documents accurately and as directed: First Reports, TAR's, and correspondence.
• Utilizes photocopy and facsimile machine.
• Gets authorizations from insurance companies for referrals.
• Confirms appointment schedule and follow-up of missed appointments.
• Assists in maintenance of a neat, orderly, and accurate medical record filing system.
• Ensures that patient medical record is disassembled after patient discharge and filed away quickly.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and functional work station.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED