Medical Assistant

Dent Neurologic Group LLP•Orchard Park, NY

14d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Dent Neurologic Institute seeks a Medical Assistant to coordinate and participate in supportive patient-care activities and clinic preparations that assist medical professionals. The role includes supporting examinations and procedures, maintaining accurate patient records, communicating with patients and clinical staff, and helping coordinate appointments and provider schedules. The position is located in Orchard Park, New York, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. as needed. The position is 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in patient-care activities during examinations, including taking vital signs, performing mini assessments, assisting with diagnostic procedures, recording data in medical records, and calling prescriptions to pharmacies as directed by physicians.
Determine, prepare, and set up medical supplies, instruments, and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Obtain accurate information from patients for records, explain procedures, ease patient fears, and encourage cooperation.
Ensure chart information is complete before examination by a physician or extender, including entering prescriptions, diagnostic testing, and outside procedures.
Assist with insurance, compensation, disability, and prior authorization forms.
Escort or transport patients to examination rooms and other clinic locations.
Evaluate patient care with an emphasis on patient response; monitor providers’ plans of care using patient assessments and medical and other records; and liaise with physicians and practice administration to support efficient, effective patient-care services.
Answer calls pertinent to the assigned area and direct clinical calls to appropriate personnel; respond to patient and referring-office inquiries with accurate, detailed information.
Schedule follow-up appointments for office visits and diagnostic testing.
Coordinate scheduling with the medical secretary and assist with modifying provider schedules as needed to address changing priorities, unanticipated events, staffing changes, and other activities.