MED ADMIN ASST CERT

McKenzie Health System • Sandusky, MI

3d

About The Position

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

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 Physician 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 3 months of hire.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, physicians and other support personnel.
• 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 performing receptionist duties, preferred.
• Previous experience in medical professional billing, coding, insurance verification, desired.

Responsibilities

• 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 when necessary
• Provides clerical, secretarial and receptionist support for the specialty clinic’s
• Performs other diverse duties as requested
• Responsible for the direct care of patients presenting themselves in an office/ambulatory setting
• Cooperates with all members of the health team to meet total patient needs

What This Job Offers

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