Medical Support Assistant-Specialty Care (Podiatry, Optometry and Physical Therapy)

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community • Scottsdale, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Medical Support Assistant provides quality healthcare in a culturally sensitive, competent caring manner to empower our patients and help them attain their highest level of health. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt. Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of expectations of medical office standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic medical office equipment and familiarity with usage.
• Skill with gathering detailed and pertinent patient information from patients, guardians, or representative
• Skill using a variety of office equipment and a personal computer with proficiency in MS Office and MS Outlook
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of clinically trained service providers.
• Ability to meet and comply with HIPAA/Confidentiality policies and procedures and ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive patient information.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues and maintain appropriate, professional and confidential relationships.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED required
• New hires in clinical roles must present valid BLS certification (Healthcare Provider BLS for clinicians) prior to the first day of patient care.
• Ensures all patient information is kept confidential and complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and SRPMIC HHS policies and procedures.
• Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

• 2-year technical, vocational or college degree preferred.
• For enrolled Community members without a GED, must obtain a GED. Requires participation in the HR GED Program and successful completion of the Arizona state certified exam in order to continue employment with SRPMIC
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.
• An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors and receives telephone calls regarding such things as procedures for obtaining medical assistance, directions, services available and requests for changes in scheduled appointments, etc. Maintains alertness to medical emergencies to ensure that such patients are seen without undue delays.
• Conducts initial patient interview to obtain medical record information, and assists patients in completing new or updating forms for the patient registration system. Facilitates the patient admission flow, including patient identification, accurate demographics, insurance information, required signatures, and documents. Obtains necessary verification of insurance and other eligibility programs.
• Manages, prepares, maintains, files, copies, and scans patient records. Assembles patient records in correct sequential and chronological order, assuring that required forms are provided.
• Coordinates referrals and appointments with medical specialists, including determining patient’s health care payment and eligibility resources; but not limited to: obtaining all insurance pre-authorizations necessary for the referral; sending all medical notes, demographics, and billing information to the outside vendor; tracking the patient appointments to completion; arranging for transportation if needed; following up with the outside vendors to ensure patient records are received and ensures patient has proper follow-up until medical care is complete.
• Schedules appointments. Ensures that required forms are provided and imprinted with patients’ identification. Duties may include scheduling with referral sources and coordination of transportation for Community Members through tribal transit.
• Displays exceptional customer service skills in responding to all inquiries from patients, insurance carriers, outside agencies, internal departments and coworkers.
• Files a variety of material in patient charts in proper sequence, such as test results (lab and x-ray), referrals, narrative summaries, consultations, etc. When needed, extracts information from the record for physicians’ use, reports, etc.
• Monitors and maintains inventory for unit supplies. May sign for receipt of various supplies and equipment (excluding medicines/drugs) upon delivery for patient use. Adheres to applicable procurement policies when ordering supplies.
• Maintain health records in accordance with retention procedures and disposition schedules.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Preference will be given to a qualified : Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.

What This Job Offers

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