MEDICAL ASSISTANT (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Physicians Inc, Lafayette
About The Position
The Medical Assistant receives patients at the time of visit and supports the physicians and other clinical staff in the delivery of health care to patients by performing a variety of medically-related tasks to ensure smooth patient flow. Key responsibilities include reception duties, administrative and clerical support, and assistance with patient procedures. Greets and registers patients, completes forms, collects and enters patient demographic and billing information, prepares charts, schedules appointments, updates electronic medical records as appropriate and collects payments in accordance with cash handling policies and procedures. The employee may be required to support other clinical practices in the organization where their skills and qualifications align.
Requirements
- Non Degree Program Graduate from a medical assistant program Required
- Certified Medical Assistant Required
- Basic Life Support Required
Nice To Haves
- Combination of relevant education and experience in lieu of attending a medical assistant program Preferred
- 1 year experience providing medical assistance in a physician office, nursing facility or hospital Preferred
Responsibilities
- reception duties
- administrative and clerical support
- assistance with patient procedures
- Greets and registers patients
- completes forms
- collects and enters patient demographic and billing information
- prepares charts
- schedules appointments
- updates electronic medical records as appropriate
- collects payments in accordance with cash handling policies and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
