Medical Assistant - Urology Of Indiana

Urology of Indiana LLC•Kokomo, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Medical Assistant is to provide both administrative and clinical support to the clinics. The Medical Assistant must be able to work independently as well as interact as part of a team, consistently demonstrating respect and consideration to fellow staff members. Certain duties of a Medical Assistant may vary based upon office location and department structure.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required
Medical Assistant degree from an accredited vocational institution or a community college course in Medical Assisting.
Minimum of one (1) year experience preferred
Certification in Medical Assisting strongly preferred
Travel to other clinics as needed
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Thorough knowledge of computer information systems.

Responsibilities

Answer incoming phone calls addressing patient requests and scheduling appointments as needed.
Contact patient no-shows and reschedule appointments on an as-needed basis.
Distribute patient records to the medical staff and responsible for new patient chart prep.
Ensure all medical information is accurate and available for review by proper personnel.
Process outgoing patient referrals as required, along with checkouts, discharges, and collection of any necessary copayments.
Ensure all supplies are properly stocked and maintain an effective work area.
Schedule patient appointments and medical procedures (x-rays and diagnostic testing) using the EMR system as needed.
Obtain surgical and diagnostic insurance authorizations.
Prepare the examination room and ensure the necessary supplies required for patient care are readily available, also ensuring examination rooms are cleaned and supplies are stocked.
Greet patients in the waiting area in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner and escort them to the lab or applicable examination room for their scheduled appointment to prepare the patient for their appointment (i.e., assist patient in placing personal belongings in the appropriate place in the exam room).
Ensure any medications brought to the visit by the patient are placed in the patient’s chart.
Verify patient’s history prior to seeing the physician.
Obtain patient’s vital signs including weight, blood pressure, respiration, and pulse, and ensure they are recorded in the EMR.
Assist the physician with office procedures to carry out a specific task, as a second pair of hands do not require administration of medications.
Collaborate with the RNs and LPNs to provide high-quality patient care.
Maintain working knowledge of OSHA compliance standards and apply these policies and procedures to daily responsibilities and completing, in a timely manner, all training and in-services, including but not limited to annual OSHA training and PPD placements.