Medical Assistant

CardioOne•Londonderry, NH

11d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

At our rapidly growing practice, Cardiovascular Specialists of New England, we are seeking a highly motivated Medical Assistant to join our team! In this role, you will work directly with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to facilitate outstanding care for our patients. You will work out of the Londonderry, NH office and report directly to the Lead Medical Assistant.

Requirements

A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in a healthcare office is required.
EKG Certification is required.
Strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
Excellent communication (verbal and written), clinical and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates strong work ethic and reliability (i.e. attendance and punctuality)
Ability to create and sustain meaningful patient experiences.
The ability to quickly resolve issues and think outside the box
Knowledge of medical terminology. Must be able to efficiently communicate with patients and providers using appropriate language.
Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
Certification as a Medical Assistant in good standing required
Knowledge and use of EHRs (Athena experience is a plus!)

Responsibilities

Interview patients and document basic medical history
Update and file medical records and insurance reports
Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
Check with patients and type up patients' charts
Assist during medical examinations
Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments
Provide patient-centric service and care to all patients
Work independently and collaboratively with the Lead Medical Assistant to serve as a seamless link between patients, practice staff, and physicians to ensure optimal experience for all patients and practice providers.
Assist in addressing patient concerns and requests through patient triage, collecting pertinent information to escalate to the provider team as necessary
Prepare charts for Cardiologist - Prepare chart sections in Athena EMR at least 24 hours before the visit with the following; but not limited to: Reason for visit, Patient medication reconciliation, current pharmacy information, lab test results, Imaging testing results.
Any and all other pertinent medical information necessary for the care.
Execute intake checklist [as defined by practice], perform trained documentation workflows in AthenaHealth EMR
Perform and document in-clinic testing and imaging (e.g., EKGs, cardiac monitoring, ABI's)
Manage all aspects of patient prescription needs, including: placing orders, coordinating care with pharmacies, answering patient questions & managing renewal requests
Manage medication refills, prior authorizations, and appeals
Other duties as assigned