Migrant Team Clinical Assistant/Float Clinical Assistant

Glbhc•Bay City, MI

54d

About The Position

This position includes a $500 sign-on bonus! ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Answers telephones promptly, and handles/screens calls courteously, professionally and appropriately, including scheduling of patient appointments as directed and taking messages. Greets patients and schedules return appointments. Verifies insurance coverage, conducts income determinations and assigns payment category and updates patient information. Inputs data in computer in accordance with "Patient Accounting Manual" and GLBHC billing policy. Follows Front Desk Manual for procedures. Prepares charts for new patients and requests charts from Medical Records Department. Retrieves and checks encounter forms for completeness. Prepares patients for examination by the physician, including obtaining vital signs and measurements and determining the reason(s) for the patient visit. Assists the physician in the exam room when required. Cleans and disinfects work area and maintains supplies and equipment on medical bus and in exam rooms. Records and maintains accurate clinical data and performs tracking and follow-up functions as assigned. Sorts and distributes clinic mail/deliveries as necessary. Performs phlebotomy services for the site. Prepares and send specimens to reference labs as appropriate. Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. MARGINAL JOB DUTIES Fills in for other staff as needed and qualified. Assists in the billing process as assigned. Assists with errands as assigned. Assists the Migrant Program Manager/Center Manager as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of Medical Assisting program, with evidence of training in clinic procedures and duties.
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required.
One year experience in a medical setting preferred.
Medical billing experience preferred.
Appropriate clinical skills, telephone and computer skills.
Bilingual in English/Spanish with ability to write in both languages.
Flexible in accepting work assignments and work hours.
Ability to respond appropriately and consistently to managerial directives.
Able to communicate effectively with, and relate to, a diverse population in a professional and courteous manner.
Flexible and able to function in a team setting.
Ability to respond appropriately to all patients.
Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. frequently.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience in a medical setting, preferably office/clinic.
Medical billing experience.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

Answers telephones promptly, and handles/screens calls courteously, professionally and appropriately, including scheduling of patient appointments as directed and taking messages.
Greets patients and schedules return appointments.
Verifies insurance coverage, conducts income determinations and assigns payment category and updates patient information.
Inputs data in computer in accordance with "Patient Accounting Manual" and GLBHC billing policy.
Follows Front Desk Manual for procedures.
Prepares charts for new patients and requests charts from Medical Records Department.
Retrieves and checks encounter forms for completeness.
Prepares patients for examination by the physician, including obtaining vital signs and measurements and determining the reason(s) for the patient visit.
Assists the physician in the exam room when required.
Cleans and disinfects work area and maintains supplies and equipment on medical bus and in exam rooms.
Records and maintains accurate clinical data and performs tracking and follow-up functions as assigned.
Sorts and distributes clinic mail/deliveries as necessary.
Performs phlebotomy services for the site.
Prepares and send specimens to reference labs as appropriate.
Fills in for other staff as needed and qualified.
Assists in the billing process as assigned.
Assists with errands as assigned.
Assists the Migrant Program Manager/Center Manager as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.