FT Ma Position Auburn

U.S. Urology Partners•Auburn, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to the clinics, working independently and collaboratively while demonstrating respect and consideration for coworkers. Duties may vary by office location and department structure. Administrative responsibilities include handling incoming calls and patient requests, scheduling and rescheduling appointments, contacting patients who miss appointments, preparing and distributing patient records, maintaining accurate medical information, processing referrals, checking out and discharging patients, collecting copayments, maintaining supplies and the work area, scheduling procedures and diagnostic testing through the EMR, and obtaining insurance authorizations. Clinical responsibilities include preparing and cleaning examination rooms, greeting and escorting patients, preparing patients for appointments, documenting medications brought to visits, verifying patient histories, recording vital signs in the EMR, and assisting physicians with office procedures as a second pair of hands without administering medications. The Medical Assistant collaborates with RNs and LPNs to provide patient care and applies OSHA policies and procedures, completing required training and in-services, including annual OSHA training and PPD placements. The position works in a professional office environment and requires local travel during the business day, with some out-of-area and overnight travel possible. Travel to other clinics may be required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Medical Assistant degree from an accredited vocational institution or a community college course in Medical Assisting.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Thorough knowledge of computer information systems.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently standing, walking, sitting, using hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing; frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Ability to travel to other clinics as needed.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience preferred.
Certification in Medical Assisting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer incoming phone calls and address patient requests.
Schedule appointments and contact patients who miss appointments to reschedule as needed.
Distribute patient records to medical staff and prepare new-patient charts.
Ensure medical information is accurate and available for review by appropriate personnel.
Process outgoing patient referrals.
Check out and discharge patients and collect necessary copayments.
Maintain supplies and an effective work area.
Schedule patient appointments and medical procedures, including X-rays and diagnostic testing, using the EMR system.
Obtain surgical and diagnostic insurance authorizations.
Prepare and clean examination rooms and ensure supplies are available and stocked.
Greet patients, escort them to the lab or examination room, and assist with appointment preparation.
Ensure medications brought by patients are placed in the patient chart.
Verify patient histories before physician visits.
Obtain and record patient weight, blood pressure, respiration, and pulse in the EMR.
Assist physicians with office procedures as a second pair of hands; do not administer medications.
Collaborate with RNs and LPNs to provide patient care.
Maintain working knowledge of OSHA compliance standards and apply policies and procedures in daily work.
Complete required training and in-services in a timely manner, including annual OSHA training and PPD placements.
Travel to other clinics as needed.