Medical Assistant - Nephrology

PACT and PACT MSO•Orange, CT

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

PACT MSO is a Management Service Organization that supports numerous physician groups. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and a friendly working environment. We are a medium sized company with a family atmosphere. PACT MSO has a busy Kidney Group with multiple locations seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Medical Assistant to join their team. The position is to work in Orange, North Haven, West Haven, Branford and Fairfield and must be available to travel to all locations for coverage. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. The Medical Assistant duties can be both clinical and administrative in nature and include assisting physician with patient care, as well as handling clerical, environmental and organizational tasks.

Requirements

Excellent computer skills with use of an electronic medical record required.
Excellent verbal and written communications
Excellent quality of work including attention to detail.
Excellent judgment and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
High School diploma or GED required.
Completion of a medical assisting program
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a medical assistant

Nice To Haves

Epic experience preferred
Certification preferred
Nephrology experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Check in and checks out patients by following a standard operating procedure.
Escort patients to room and complete patient intake per EHR workflow. This may include but not limited to collecting and charting patient histories, performing necessary screenings, checking patient vital signs, reconciling medications.
Review schedules and organize patient flow, prepare pre-visit preparations for patients.
Recalls on patient visits
Document any telephone communication involving a patient in EHR
Heavy triage patient calls; Physician calls triage and physician to physician communication
Coordinating physician schedule by making appointments/rescheduling.
Responsible for schedule utilization, cancellation and wait list management.
Schedules tests, procedures, and lab appointments.
Obtains authorization if test or procedure is within 24-48 hours of scheduled time.
Call patients with results, enters follow up/recalls in EHR
Provides patient education for test and procedure preparations, directions to the facility, and contact information.
Responsible for assignments/projects as delegated by management.
Proper maintenance of inventory levels in exam rooms, through ordering, receipt and restocking of supplies
Communicates with patient when Office Visit is required before refills can be completed.