Medical Assistant II (US)
About The Position
Responsible for assisting clinicians in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Provides front and/or back office support. Greets patients in a friendly, service oriented manner in compliance with Care Center (CCC) or Medical Group Practice protocols and workflows. Oversees patient check in by ensuring medical records/charts have been pulled, patient data is current, appropriate paperwork is in order, and charts are reviewed/prepared. Interviews patient, measures vital signs and records reason for visit. Explains procedures, performs treatments, and administers prescribed medication. Oversees patient check out by scheduling follow up appointments, collecting co-payment if applicable, ensuring paperwork is complete. Schedules and confirms patient appointments. Reconciles co-payments at the end of each day. Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and minimum of 2 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Medical Assistant certification from an accredited school of training required. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) may be required. For Carelon Health business unit, satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position. For Simply Health business unit, phlebotomy background strongly preferred.
Requirements
- H.S. diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
- Medical Assistant certification from an accredited school of training required.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) may be required.
- Satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position for Carelon Health business unit.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy background strongly preferred for Simply Health business unit.
Responsibilities
- Assisting clinicians in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician.
- Provides front and/or back office support.
- Greets patients in a friendly, service oriented manner in compliance with Care Center (CCC) or Medical Group Practice protocols and workflows.
- Oversees patient check in by ensuring medical records/charts have been pulled, patient data is current, appropriate paperwork is in order, and charts are reviewed/prepared.
- Interviews patient, measures vital signs and records reason for visit.
- Explains procedures, performs treatments, and administers prescribed medication.
- Oversees patient check out by scheduling follow up appointments, collecting co-payment if applicable, ensuring paperwork is complete.
- Schedules and confirms patient appointments.
- Reconciles co-payments at the end of each day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
