Radiation Oncology - Medical Assistant FT

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

1d•$22 - $33

About The Position

The Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinic patient care team, performing clinical tasks and procedures to support care delivery and providing administrative support to the clinic. The role supports Bay Area Hospital Ambulatory Services staff, including physicians, and coordinates care between providers and patients within the medical assistant scope of practice. The position combines patient preparation and clinical assistance with scheduling, records management, billing, insurance coordination, reception, and office operations. The role also supports applicable State, Federal, and Joint Commission requirements and maintains assigned areas and equipment.

Requirements

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Certified Medical Assistant certification is required, or must be obtained within 16 months of hire.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software programs.
Ability to operate applicable office equipment.
Ability to work effectively with other departments and the public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and think and act independently with minimal supervision.
Medical terminology knowledge.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone.
Adequate visual acuity and ability to grasp and handle objects.
One year of recent medical assistant experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

College-level education in secretarial sciences.
Completion of basic medical terminology coursework.
One year of recent medical assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Support Bay Area Hospital Ambulatory Services staff, including physicians.
Prepare patients for health care visits by accompanying or directing them to examination rooms, providing gowns and drapes, and assisting with positioning.
Interview patients to verify information, review or record medical history and medications, take weight and vital signs, and confirm the purpose of the visit or treatment.
Assist health care providers during examinations.
Organize patient scheduling and prepare charts; retrieve and file medical records, x-rays, and other medical images; keep files current.
Collect and accurately label blood specimens from patients of all ages, using appropriate tubes and handling procedures.
Prepare and administer intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections as directed by a physician or licensed provider.
Answer a multi-line telephone system, take telephone referrals, and schedule appointments.
Coordinate care by communicating messages and completing tasks within the medical assistant scope of practice.
Provide efficient and professional secretarial and receptionist services.
Prepare daily professional and technical patient billing and enter charges into computer systems as needed.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly statistics.
Contact insurance providers to obtain referral numbers, pre-authorizations, and pre-certifications.
Use Hospital and Ambulatory Services computer systems to register patients, obtain admission and billing information, order lab work, and distribute reports.
Assist the director with developing, preparing, and documenting State, Federal, and Joint Commission requirements.
Order office supplies and keep assigned areas adequately stocked, clean, and organized.
Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and arranging repairs when necessary.
Initiate orders specific to medical assistant protocols for providers to complete and sign.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.