Job Description - Medical Assistant - ORTHO - Broward (Full Time, Days) (300938)
Job Description Medical Assistant - ORTHO - Broward (Full Time, Days)
Description Assists in examinations and treatment of patients care under the direction of the physician and/or clinician. Supports patient care management by performing various administrative functions.
Job Summary Assists in examinations and treatment of patients care under the direction of the physician and/or clinician. Supports patient care management by performing various administrative functions.
Job Specific Duties
• Answers telephones, routes calls, takes, and relays accurate phone messages. • If applicable, prepares and administers medications/immunizations to patients as directed by provider. • Communicates all significant changes in patient conditions or behavior to clinicians and physicians. • Ensures all medical record/patient charts contains necessary documentation for medical appointments. • Completes charting, collects, and distributes medical record documents related to patient. • Gathers data for general information, special reports, contacting other employees, departments, agencies, and individuals for additional material. • May prepare reports for provider approval. • Maintains/prepares billing charge and reconciliation, assist in completing claims forms, and answers patient questions in reference to payment status. • Runs reports for credit cards, super bills, and etc. • Prepares final bookkeeping of assigned cash drawer and prepares and makes timely deposits. • Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms. • Operates and maintains equipment in proper working condition/order. • Ensures medical supplies and inventory are maintained. • Performs and documents vital signs and measurements. • Provides and documents patient and family education. • Assists physician with simple procedures and patient transport. • Collects specimens and distributes to laboratory for results. • Prepares for patient visits by preparing /pulling charts, printing super bills, and informing physician and other clinical staff of changes in schedule. • Schedules appointments, diagnostic, therapeutic, verifies medical appointments, obtains and/or verify authorizations. • Processes medical documentation for office visit and follow-up with patient when required. • Serves as receptionist, conducts patient check-in, registration, collects fee for service/co-payments, and verifies referrals, insurance data, patient's address & other pertinent information. • Tracks all samples per policy before providing to patients to ensure proper coordination with physician orders or requests. • Enters electronic order for lab, x-ray and medication/prescriptions for provider review and approval in electronic medical record. • Process refills as directed by provider and written protocols.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment • Must have at least one of the following: • Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program • Medical Assistant Certification • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) • Nursing Degree (e.g., ASN or BSN)
Candidates who do not possess one of the above requirements may still be considered if they have prior medical assistant experience in a physician practice and are able to produce at least one of the above requirements within 6 months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• High School education or equivalent preferred • Fluent in both English and Spanish highly preferred • 1-2 years of physician office experience preferred • 1-2 years of experience coordinating clinical care for patients preferred • Phlebotomy preferred • Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing • Basic computer and math skills • Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills • Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills • Able to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills • Able to float to various Primary Care Centers while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high-quality service • Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment
Job Nursing- Support (Clinical) Primary Location: Florida-Ft. Lauderdale-Broward Hlth Orthopedic Surg Department: BHPG PEDS ORTHO KJEFFERS-3200-402790 Shift: Days Job Status: Full Time