Medical Assistant - Center For Advance Lung Disease - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$22 - $37

About The Position

Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information. Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed. Performs various office and clerical duties. Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Other duties as assigned. Essential Duties: Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work, makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed. Sets up exam rooms, assists physician with exams as needed, monitors patient flow. Maintains files and records, oversees equipment and office supply inventory. Photocopies, collates, faxes, distributes, mails, and performs errands. Reads and prioritizes incoming mail. Handles or routes as appropriate. Ensures that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Schedules patient appointments, answers general questions, obtains authorizations and pre-authorizations for patient care services. Schedules appointments with ancillary departments or other care providers as needed. Maintains master calendar for physician(s). Reviews and codes charge slips for patient care services rendered and/or surgeries performed in accordance with department deadlines. Develops supporting documentation for insurance claims and submits claims to insurance carriers. Assists physicians with minor orthopaedic clinical procedures including staple removal, suture removal, and wound care. Submits all workers compensation and HMO requests. Relays disability status to adjusters and nurse case managers. Returns patient phone calls in a timely manner in accordance with departmental policy. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Nice To Haves

1 year; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Experience in acute care setting
Spanish language skills
Knowledge of orthopaedic medical terminology
Familiarity with word processing, IDX, GECB, COR Schuynet, Cerner, ProSolv, EPF and scheduling software

Responsibilities

Escorts patients to exam rooms
Obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list
Monitors patient flow
Assists physicians with minor clinical procedures
Performs EKGs
Prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information
Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed
Performs various office and clerical duties
Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained
Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations
Ensures compliance with infection control policies
Ensures patient charts are prepared prior to appointment including x-rays and pertinent lab work
Makes arrangements to obtain any special equipment needed
Sets up exam rooms
Assists physician with exams as needed
Maintains files and records
Oversees equipment and office supply inventory
Photocopies, collates, faxes, distributes, mails, and performs errands
Reads and prioritizes incoming mail
Handles or routes as appropriate
Ensures that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff
Schedules patient appointments
Answers general questions
Obtains authorizations and pre-authorizations for patient care services
Schedules appointments with ancillary departments or other care providers as needed
Maintains master calendar for physician(s)
Reviews and codes charge slips for patient care services rendered and/or surgeries performed in accordance with department deadlines
Develops supporting documentation for insurance claims and submits claims to insurance carriers
Assists physicians with minor orthopaedic clinical procedures including staple removal, suture removal, and wound care
Submits all workers compensation and HMO requests
Relays disability status to adjusters and nurse case managers
Returns patient phone calls in a timely manner in accordance with departmental policy
Performs other duties as assigned