As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
Interview patients and document basic medical history
Organize and schedule appointments
Collect copays and patient balances
Update and file medical records and insurance reports
Check with patients and update patients charts
Assist during medical examinations
Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments
Answer telephones
Skills Required
Must speak both English and Spanish
eMDs experience strongly preferred
Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Social perceptiveness and service oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Ability to work in very fast paced environment
Must understand HIPAA Compliance
Must understand medical terminology (important)
Must understand medical insurance
Have medical billing coding experience (preferred)
Must be able to type and be efficient at it (important)
Must be able to work M-Th from 7:15 to 5 and F from 7:15 to 1:15