Medical Assistant

GREAT LAKES NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATES•Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI

8d•$19 - $23

About The Position

Great Lakes Neurosurgical Associates PC, a private practice neurosurgery group in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant for its growing practice. The practice provides patient-focused surgical care and seeks to exceed the quality and service expectations of patients and referring physicians. Certification or registration is required at hire or within a period defined following hire. Candidates who do not currently hold a credential must be willing to obtain an RMA or CMA. Medical office and EPIC experience are preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Requirements

Registered or Certified Medical Assistant preferred; certification or registration is required at hire or within a period defined following hire.
Candidates without current registration or certification must be willing to obtain an RMA or CMA.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Eagerness to learn new skills.
Ability to work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Medical office experience.
EPIC experience.

Responsibilities

Interact with patients, physicians, and other staff within the clinic and at outside facilities, providing accurate, timely, and responsive information.
Coordinate processes and timing to meet physician and facility requirements.
Obtain authorization for durable medical equipment (DME) and testing from patients’ insurance companies.
Answer and screen telephone calls courteously and record messages for physicians and other personnel.
Enter patient and insurance data into the practice management system.
Rotate to the front desk as needed, greet patients, and check them into the system.
Room patients for multiple providers while maintaining office flow.
Abstract patient medical histories and medications into the practice management system.
Scan records into appropriate sections of patients’ electronic medical records.
Maintain files and patient records confidentially.
Perform other related duties as directed or assigned.