Medical Office Assistant

Lifepoint Health • Richland Township, PA

7d

About The Position

Assists medical staff in carrying out plans for care of patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in a medical setting.
• Individual must have strong clinical skills, be proficient with medical terminology.
• Excellent typing/computer skills.
• CPR or acquired within 2 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Medical Office Assistant Program or appropriate on the job training in a medical office or hospital setting.
• Medical Office Assistant Certification

Responsibilities

• Assists medical staff in carrying out plans for care of patients.
• Assists with exams and cultures, point of care testing, minor procedures and other office procedures within scope of practice.
• Gives IMs, sub q, and oral medications as ordered.
• Handles patient telephone inquiries, EPIC patient advice requests, provides results to patients and CRMs.
• Assists physician and mid-level provider in completing prescription refills electronically.
• Obtains medication prior authorization.
• Preps daily charts.
• Transcribes lab and other medical data to charts.
• Competently documents visits and notes in EPIC including vitals, reconciling medication lists, flow sheets, as well as injections, treatments, etc.
• Record fridge/freezer temperature logs within compliance requirements.
• Completes inventory on medical supplies/vaccines.
• Maintains laboratory quality controls.
• Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Greets patients, families and patrons as they arrive to the clinic.
• Obtains and verifies all insurance, demographic and financial information with each registration. Updates the information as needed. Obtains copies of insurance cards for the EMR
• Monitors for and obtains referrals for patients. Instructs patients of requirement of referral prior to being seen on their appointment date.
• Obtains and prepares all patient charts for the physician practice.
• Assists in maintaining patient flow during the patient’s visit.
• Schedules appointments via computerized system for physician practices.
• Accepts patient payments for bills, copays, etc. and documents accordingly with receipt given to the patient.
• Schedules surgeries, testing, and hospitalizations, works with insurance companies in pre-certification process, and obtains authorizations for diagnostic tests and referrals.
• Posts payment in EPIC accordingly, prepares audit journal and balances daily receipts.
• Prepares daily deposits accordingly.
• Provides patient care to infants through geriatric patients under the supervision of Physician(s) and Advanced Practitioner(s).
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, prepares patients for exam.
• Discharges patients from clinic with their instructions after being seen by a physician or APP.
• Perform secretarial and general office duties for medical/administrative staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED