Medical Assistant- Behavioral Health

Dent Neurologic Group LLP•Town of Amherst, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Dent Neurologic Institute is committed to excellence in all we do. Our culture is built on 4 key pillars: respect, quality, productivity, and well-being. By remaining dedicated to these values and the overall mission, we are dedicated to making a difference for both patients and colleagues. When you join the Dent team, you can take advantage of a variety of benefits: Work-Life Balance (no overnight shifts) Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Critical Illness, Accident, & Legal Plans Wellness Program Learning & Development Opportunities Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Free Onsite Parking at All Locations Working hours: Monday-Friday, 5, 8 hour days between 7:00am-6:00pm, typically 8:00am-4:30pm Location: Amherst (Tower)

Responsibilities

Coordinates and participates in a variety of patient care activities in the examination of patients to include: vital signs, records data for medical record and calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy as directed by the physician.
Assists in completion of insurance/compensation/disability/prior authorization forms
Determine, prepare and set-up medical supplies, instruments and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Escort and/or transport patients to the examination room and other clinic locations.
Evaluate patient care with an emphasis on patient response; monitors providers' plan of care from patient assessments, medical record, and other record information; maintains liaison with physicians and practice administration to ensure efficient and effective patient care services.
Schedules follow up appointments for office visits and diagnostic testing
Coordinates scheduling with medical secretary and assists with modifying provider schedule when necessary to conform to changing priorities and unanticipated events, including changes in staffing schedule and other activities.
Ensures adequate and appropriate patient follow-up regarding prescriptions, referrals, and diagnostic testing. Contributes to patient care through patient and family education, distributing resource literature and community service recommendations and referrals as needed.
Refers patients to proper resources for Dent policies such as billing and or financial support.