Medical Assistant- Certified or Non

Putnam County Hospital•Bainbridge, IN

13d

About The Position

Assists in both registration and rooming of patients. Assists with in office procedures, collects vitals, weight, and patient information and completes any initial testing in preparation for provider. Completes medication reconciliation, orders any testing or labs requested by provider, and completes all Prior Authorizations for tests and surgeries ordered. Efficiently conducts check-in, check-out, and rescheduling procedures as needed. Prepares meds for injections, calls patients with results, and completes FMLA paperwork. Maintains stock, scans/indexes medical records, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

HS Graduate or Equivalent
Less than 1 year of related experience
Medical Assistant certification required
Driver's License Required
Must be 18+
Understanding of completing prior authorizations and other insurance needs
Excellent customer service skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines
Abides by all HIPAA guidelines
Abides by all hospital policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn current electronic medical record (Allscripts, Epic)
Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurances

Responsibilities

Assists with in office procedures
Collects vitals, weight, and patient information and completes any initial testing in preparation for provider
Completes medication reconciliation
Orders any testing or labs requested by provider
Completes all Prior Authorizations for tests and surgeries ordered
Efficiently conducts check-in, check-out, and rescheduling procedures as needed
Prepare meds for injections
Call patients with results
Complete FMLA paperwork
Maintain stock
Scan/index medical records
Performs other duties as assigned