Medical Assistant - KN/CMC- Resident

Cheshire Medical Center • Keene, NH

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About The Position

Under the supervision of a department manager or provider, the Medical Assistant is responsible for direct patient management and flow and provides quality care to patients. The role includes reviewing scheduled patients’ records to ensure current lab, x-ray, or procedure reports are available for the provider and completing forms needed for appointments. The Medical Assistant also performs computer functions in the EMR, including medication reconciliation, updating portions of medical and surgical histories and problem lists, chronic health maintenance, appointment scheduling and order entry, and task-list management. The position performs pre-certification for tests, procedures, and specialty medications as required and notifies the ordering department or provider of denials.

Requirements

• Current Medical Assistant certification through NHA, AAMA, or AMT, maintained for the duration of employment.
• CPR certification.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to relate well at all levels.
• For CMA Flow/Phones, at least 1 year of experience is required. No previous experience is required for CMA Flow.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient management and support patient flow while delivering quality patient care.
• Review records of scheduled patients to verify that current lab, x-ray, or procedure reports are available for the provider.
• Complete forms required for appointments.
• Perform EMR functions, including medication reconciliation and updates to portions of medical and surgical histories and problem lists.
• Manage chronic health maintenance, appointment scheduling and order entry, and task lists.
• Perform pre-certification for tests, procedures, and specialty medications as required.
• Notify the ordering department or provider of denials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed