Medical Assistant Apprentice

HCA•Asheville, NC

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About The Position

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Medical Assistant Apprentice Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery Center We are seeking a Medical Assistant Apprentice for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! What you will do in this role: Performs accurate documentation of new and return visits to practice. Ensures timely return of medical records per provider's written direction and routing Assists with the planning for patient appointments, including insurance coverage verification and medical record retrieval Promotes, advocates, and collaborates to protect the health, safety, and rights of each patient Demonstrates proficiency in cross-training on all clerical operations, and provides coverage as needed for front- and back-office colleagues as assigned. In coordination with Practice Manager, maintains adequate level of supplies, and maintains patient areas as necessary to facilitate clean, smooth operations. Participates in practice-based Quality improvement practice and research activities. Accurately gathers and processes all necessary information and data regarding medical records, patient referral, billing and any medical treatment during the patient visit. Answers and places telephone calls as they relate to job duties and/or retrieve on-line messaging. Records, transmits, and assumes responsibility for relaying incoming telephone and email messages appropriately. Contributes to continuous process improvement by taking an active role in patient experience and satisfaction Schedules and confirms patient appointments and revise appointments as needed. Demonstrates understanding and adherence to all Physician Services policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement. Supporting HCA Healthcares 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. â¯In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Assistant Apprentice opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Demonstrated customer service and leadership skills, through high school organizational involvement and/or previous employment.
Demonstrated basic office and computer skills.
Demonstrated basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, and E-Mail.
Attention to detail
Desire to work with Patient Populations
Enrolled in PSG Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program is required.

Nice To Haves

One years prior work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs accurate documentation of new and return visits to practice.
Ensures timely return of medical records per provider's written direction and routing
Assists with the planning for patient appointments, including insurance coverage verification and medical record retrieval
Promotes, advocates, and collaborates to protect the health, safety, and rights of each patient
Demonstrates proficiency in cross-training on all clerical operations, and provides coverage as needed for front- and back-office colleagues as assigned.
In coordination with Practice Manager, maintains adequate level of supplies, and maintains patient areas as necessary to facilitate clean, smooth operations.
Participates in practice-based Quality improvement practice and research activities.
Accurately gathers and processes all necessary information and data regarding medical records, patient referral, billing and any medical treatment during the patient visit.
Answers and places telephone calls as they relate to job duties and/or retrieve on-line messaging. Records, transmits, and assumes responsibility for relaying incoming telephone and email messages appropriately.
Contributes to continuous process improvement by taking an active role in patient experience and satisfaction
Schedules and confirms patient appointments and revise appointments as needed. Demonstrates understanding and adherence to all Physician Services policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.