Medical Assistant (MA)

Trinity Health•Howell, MI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides leadership and supervises Patient and Practice Service Center (PPSC) staff to ensure efficient, fiscally responsible and customer-responsive center operations; provides leadership in establishing and achieving operational goals. Supervises and develops service center staff in order to maintain outstanding service and a high level of employee morale.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Minimum of 3 years’ previous experience as a PPSC Representative; experience in a supervisory capacity strongly preferred.
Ability to effectively supervise and manage functional area within the PPSC, providing feedback and guidance to staff.
Demonstrated ability to administer a comprehensive training program for new and existing PPSC staff.
Knowledge of billing and managed care department services and organizational policies related to position responsibilities.
Knowledgeable in medical terminology related to position responsibilities.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations needed during the course of performing basic job duties.
Proficient in operating a standard desktop and Windows-based computer system, including but not limited to, electronic medical records, Mitel Connect, EPIC, email, e-learning, intranet, Microsoft Word and Excel, and computer navigation.
Ability to use other software as required while performing the essential functions of the job.
Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms, including proper phone etiquette.
Ability to speak before groups of people.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; courteous and friendly demeanor.
Ability to work effectively with various levels of organizational members and diverse populations including IHA staff, providers, patients, family members, insurance carriers, vendors, external customers and community groups.
Ability to cross-train in other areas of department in order to achieve smooth flow of all operations.
Good organizational and time management skills to effectively juggle multiple priorities and time constraints.
Ability to exercise sound judgement and problem-solving skills, specifically as it relates to resolving patient call issues.
Ability to handle patient and organizational information in a confidential manner.
Knowledge of the compliance aspects of clinical care and patient privacy and best practices in medical office department operations.
Successful completion of IHA competency-based program within introductory and training period.
Physical activity that often requires keyboarding, phone work and charting.
Physical activity that often requires extensive time working on a computer.
Physical activity that often requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, kneeling and/or twisting.
Physical activity that sometimes requires lifting, pushing and/or pulling up to 20 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust and focus.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment.
Must hear and speak well enough to conduct business over the telephone or face to face for long periods of time in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a supervisory capacity strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises day to day operations of PPSC staff and services provided to ensure efficient, fiscally responsible and customer responsive operations.
Ensures that all staff are adequately trained to effectively perform their required responsibilities and provided with an overview of the PPSC performance goals and objectives through regular communications.
Provides team members additional training if needed.
Effectively organizes training materials for new employees.
Performs quality reviews on staff work and recorded telephone calls.
Manages PPSC call data and phone data reports.
Participates in process and procedure development.
Works collaboratively with the service center leadership team to improve PPSC services, additional services and achieve PPSC goals.
Works 1:1 with PPSC team members to ensure quality of work.
Manages all internal and external complaints, manages compliance log, compiles data to provide monthly reports.
Ensures efficient and effective scheduling for the PPSC Representatives and maintains Time & Attendance program; coordinates timekeeping and time-off requests; and maintains appropriate staffing at all times.
Fills in as PPSC Representative, when needed.
Evaluates the performance of PPSC Representatives, recommends merit increases, promotions and disciplinary actions in accordance with IHA service and human resource guidelines.
Maintains teamwork environment and a high level of employee morale.
Oversees tasks that optimize workflow; provides suggestions to continually improve processes and the customer experience.
Manages more complex patient calls or insurance issues.
Attends required internal and external meetings, performs other administrative support tasks, and assists in the development and oversight of the office budget.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Creates a positive, professional, service-oriented work environment for staff, patients and family members by supporting the IHA CARES mission and core values statement.
Must be able to work effectively as a member of the PPSC team.
Successfully completes IHA’s “The Customer” training and adheres to IHA’s standard of promptly providing a high level of service and respect to internal or external customers.
Maintains knowledge of and complies with IHA standards, policies and procedures, including IHA’s Employee Handbook.
Maintains complete knowledge of office services and in the use of all relevant office equipment, computer, and manual systems.
Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality in compliance with IHA and HIPAA guidelines.
Serves as a role model, by demonstrating exceptional ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities.
Embraces new ideas and respects cultural differences.
Uses resources efficiently.
If applicable, responsible for ongoing professional development – maintains appropriate licensure/certification and continuing education credentials, participates in available learning opportunities.