MED ADMIN ASST CERT

McKenzie Health System • Sandusky, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the direct care of patients presenting themselves in an office, ambulatory setting. Involved in predominately clinical services and Cooperates with all members of the health team to meet total patient needs. Schedules and registers patients in computer system; answers telephone promptly and courteously; obtains and verifies patient and guarantor demographic information; obtains and verifies patient's insurance information including referrals and prior authorizations when necessary; Provides clerical, secretarial and receptionist support for the specialty clinics and other diverse duties as requested.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalency, required.
• Completion of a formal MA education program or equivalent required.
• Previous Medical Assistant clinical experience in a Primary Care Provider office, or equivalent, required.
• Previous experience working with general public, required.
• Computer skills required.
• Certification as Medical Assistant, or equivalent, required within 3 months of hire.
• Current BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, providers and other support personnel.
• Ability to promote and adapt to change in order to remain current with standards of practice and services in the provider office setting.
• Ability to apply the principles of quality care and service in the Medical Assistant role, in the provider office setting.
• Evidence of a sense of responsibility, initiative, honesty and positive attitude.
• Knowledge and ability to learn the safe use of various office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year previous experience administering medications and child immunizations, preferred.
• Previous experience in insurance verification, scheduling and front office duties desired.

Responsibilities

• Direct care of patients in an office, ambulatory setting.
• Clinical services.
• Cooperating with health team members to meet patient needs.
• Scheduling and registering patients in the computer system.
• Answering the telephone promptly and courteously.
• Obtaining and verifying patient and guarantor demographic information.
• Obtaining and verifying patient's insurance information, including referrals and prior authorizations when necessary.
• Providing clerical, secretarial, and receptionist support for specialty clinics.
• Performing other diverse duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

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