Medical Assistant - Surgery

Hunt Regional Healthcare•Greenville, TX

10h

About The Position

To support Hunt Regional Medical Partners' multi-specialty practice in a clinical and administrative capacity. Employee will be proficient in all areas of responsibility, with minimal supervision and oversight required

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Will possess excellent verbal/communication skills.
Possess the ability to resolve conflict.
Possess excellent listening skills

Responsibilities

Greet and Room Patients
Check Vitals
Obtain History/Physical, Reason for Visit
Reconcile Medication(s) with Patient
Assist Physician/Provider in Patient Interaction and Procedures
Patient Treatment Room Preparation and Maintenance
Data Entry of Demographic and Clinical Information into HMRP System(s)
Referral Coordination, both outgoing and incoming
Surgery Scheduling and Coordination between Physician/Hospital and Patient
Pre-Operative Appointment Scheduling and Coordination between Hospital and Patient
Communicating Lab and Procedure Results to Patients
Review and Clarification of patient consent forms with patient prior to patient signing forms
Call/Process Prescriptions to Pharmacy as applicable
Ability to provide and explain instructions for Patient Procedure Preparation, Prescription, and other directives needed with regard to patient education
Preparation of Chart information for Physician as needed/requested
Inventory Maintenance
Patient Education
Teach use of Sliding Scale for correct use/dose of insulin, blood glucose monitor for patient self-management of diabetes
Teach use of Peak Flow Meter and Inhaler use for COPD and/or Asthma
Preform Glucometer, including QC of glucometer
Perform PFT
Perform ABI Measuring
Perform EKG
Determine Eligibility and Benefits
Authorize and Pre-Certification of Procedures
Schedule Appointments and Procedures in System(s)
Scan Documents into System(s)
Index Scanned Documents
Check in and out functions
Collect Appropriate Copayments and Co-Insurances
Answer Phones
Prepare documents for Transmission to External Entities via Facsimile, Mail, and Other
Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
Complies with all HIPAA standards.