Medical Assistant - OBGYN - 20 Hours
About The Position
The Medical Assistant provides high quality, direct patient care in a team-based model to our BILH Primary Care-Mt. Auburn patients and supports smooth and efficient administrative and clinical practice operations. The Medical Assistant has the ability to work with people from different backgrounds and respects the beliefs of all patients and team members. Reports to the Practice Manager. Join Mount Auburn OBGYN in Watertown as a Medical Secretary supporting patients, providers, and daily front-desk operations in a busy outpatient practice. You will welcome patients, coordinate appointments, manage calls and messages, verify insurance information, support referrals, and maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Graduate of accredited secretarial training school preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, word processing equipment, and personal computers
- Two years of experience in a busy medical practice setting.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledge of pre-admission and pre-testing requirements helpful.
- Working knowledge of insurance regulations and form completion.
- Ability to be trained in CPT and ICD9 coding.
- Knowledge of billing system helpful.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and follow directions.
- Effective telephone manner and ability to communicate with patients, physicians, and other professional staff.
- Computer skills are necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to walk and stand for up to 90% of work time, to push, pull and to lift 10 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients in person and over the phone in a courteous and professional manner
- Schedule, confirm, and manage patient appointments using the electronic health record
- Register new patients and update existing patient information
- Manage incoming calls, messages, and faxes
- Communicate patient information to providers and staff promptly
- Verify insurance eligibility and process insurance information
- Collect co-pays and process payments
- Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential patient records
- Prepare correspondence, reports, and medical documents
- Coordinate specialist referrals and follow up on authorizations
- Support medical staff with administrative tasks
- Maintain a clean and welcoming front desk and waiting area
- Cross-train and assist other team members when needed
Benefits
- Vaccinated against influenza (flu)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
