Medical Assistant

PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL•Greencastle, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in both registration and rooming of patients. Job Duties/Responsibilities: • Assists with in office procedures • Collects vitals, weight, and patient information and completes any initial testing in preparation for provider • Completes medication reconciliation • Orders any testing or labs requested by provider • Completes all Prior Authorizations for tests and surgeries ordered • Efficiently conducts check-in, check-out, and rescheduling procedures as needed • Prepare meds for injections • Call patients with results • Complete FMLA paperwork • Maintain stock • Scan/index medical records • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

HS Graduate or Equivalent
< 1 Year of Related Experience
License/Certificate Required: Yes
Driver's License Required: Yes
Age Requirement: 18+
Understanding of completing prior authorizations and other insurance needs
Excellent customer service skills
Exceptional verbal and written Commnication skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines
Abides by all HIPAA guidelines
Abides by all hospital policies and procedures
Medical Assistant certification

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn current electronic medical record (Allscripts, Epic)
Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurances

Responsibilities

Assists with in office procedures
Collects vitals, weight, and patient information and completes any initial testing in preparation for provider
Completes medication reconciliation
Orders any testing or labs requested by provider
Completes all Prior Authorizations for tests and surgeries ordered
Efficiently conducts check-in, check-out, and rescheduling procedures as needed
Prepare meds for injections
Call patients with results
Complete FMLA paperwork
Maintain stock
Scan/index medical records
Performs other duties as assigned