Medical Assistant (Chronic Care Management) Position Available In Iberia, Louisiana

Medical Assistant (Chronic Care Management) Iberia Gastroenterology Associates New Iberia, LA Job Details Full-time $13 – $18 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Management Medicare Certified Medical Assistant Entry level Full Job Description A chronic care management medical assistant is responsible for: Communicates with patients by telephone including: answering patient questions and concerns according to the physician’s protocol. Appropriately identifies situations that may be serious and require the immediate notification of the physician. Help manage medications associated with patient’s chronic care condition. Will also assist in verifying and updating medication information, discussing medication refills; and ensuring patients understand their prescriptions. Reminding patient of upcoming appointments and educating them on the importance of preventive measures. Educating patients on managing chronic conditions and adhering to treatment plans Regularly monitor/follow up with patients on their chronic care conditions Prepares medical records for appointments including; obtaining lab, x-ray, past endoscopy, and pathology reports; obtaining medical records from other facilities as needed; obtaining any other required information if not readily available in the medical record. After the physician has reviewed labs, follows through with his orders as well as calls patients with orders as needed. Demonstrates the ability to recognize normal, abnormal and “panic” lab values, and communicate these results to the physician. Maintains current knowledge of Medicare’s Evaluation and Management Documentation Guidelines, and Local Medical Review Policies regarding medical necessity procedures. Functions with the legal limit of the practice Performs all duties and functions in strict compliance with the center’s Corporate Compliance Plan, and all applicable federal, state, local, and regulatory agency requirements. Performs other duties as needed or directed by the physician, Nursing Supervisor, or Business Manager.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.00 – $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Medical Specialty:

Gastroenterology Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends

Work Location:

In person