Medical Assistant Position Available In Hardeman, Tennessee

Medical Assistant 2.4 2.4 out of 5 stars 629 Nuckolls Road, Bolivar, TN 38008 Job Summary Responsible for medical and administrative work, serves as part of a patient care team when needed. Assists, along with other clinical staff, in performing duties and responsibilities to carry out necessary functions to deliver quality primary care services. Serves as back-up to Patient Support Staff to provide support to the daily activities of the front desk which includes greeting patients, providing registration, telephone coverage, appointment scheduling and filing in accordance with company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Arranges referrals for clinic patients to area specialists and sub-specialists. Acquaints self to the insurance plan’s referral procedures. Uses guides and software to locate participating physicians and facilities in a given plan. Becomes the point person for the MCO provider representative.
• Keeps logs of referred patients, radiology reports, mammograms and ultrasounds and ensures that the clinic receives all consult reports in a timely manner and that these are scanned into the proper patient charts.
• Acts as a patient provider liaison person by calling to inform patients of pending clinical investigations, specialist appointment and informs patients of lab results as directed by provider.
• Assists as back-up for Patient Support Staff as needed ensuring prompt and accurate registration.

Does accurate and complete computer and record entry of patient information. Verifies patients’ information. Ensures that patients are checked in timely. Requests appropriate co-pay and sliding fee payment from patient prior to them being seen. Checks out patient after visit is over by checking for accurate completion of patient information, ensuring patient has received a copy of the patient plan, verifying payment (s) due from patient have been paid and ensures that follow-up appointments are scheduled before the patient leaves. Accepts all charges sent over from EHR. Posts payments taken from the patient in NextGen, prints out computer receipt for patient, makes change when needed and keeps cash drawer and paperwork properly accounted. Closes each day’s batch of receipted patient payments.

• Arranges translation for all patients with English as a second language and assists these patients with other services as necessary. Assists providers and/or patients with in-room translation during visits, appointments, phone calls, and other tasks as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Assists with other co-workers with organizing and other administrative and clerical tasks such as typing letters, completing mileage forms, making calls, scanning patient records into NextGen, completing mailings, etc.
• Assists physicians (as backup to primary care nurses) in treatment and examination of patients when needed.

Takes accurate vital signs. Obtains presenting problem information and other routine information before provider sees patient. Takes patient histories and documents on charts. Assists with minor procedures as directed by provider. Enters all vital signs and BMI information with correct diagnosis code and counseling correctly into EHR. Submits all charges for completed procedures and enters results of procedures into EHR.

• Actively participates in the Corporation’s improvement processes, disease management, quality assurance measures and activities for Meaningful Use and Patient Centered Medical Home including daily huddles, updating patient’s self-management goals and care plans. Works at studying, planning, implementing, and evaluating various new ways to improve systems of operation.
• Interfaces with community health projects and agencies concerning the needs of our patients. Assists with off-site blood pressure checks, health fairs, schools and daycare medical activities as assigned by providers and approved by Chief Medical Officer.
• Works cooperatively with all providers and other medical and center staff. Performs as a good team player by taking on appropriate share of the workload, and always treats others in a professional and respectful manner. Makes suggestions and gives input into the clinic operations and overall planning and goal setting for clinic and corporation.
• Assists in additional center operations/activities such as public relations, community events, OSHA, fire and safety programs, and maintaining a positive health care facility for patients and staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Completion of a nursing program (i.e., Medical Assistant Program, LPN, or RN). Preferred Certification in Medical Assistant. Minimum 6 – 12 months of professional nursing experience in a clinical primary care setting preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of (EHR) is a benefit. Good communication and inter-personal skills including phone, writing and face-to-face. Good organizational skills. Flexible and energetic. Great customer service skills. Ability to use office equipment, such as computer, copier, fax machine and multi-extension telephone system. Ability to work under pressure. Work independently with a keen analytical sense. General Job Responsibilities for all Staff

• Properly Uses Time Clock as instructed to document work time and attendance.
• Is Punctual (on-time) for work each day and promptly gets working on assigned duties
• Has a Good Attendance record.
• Uses Work Time Wisely, works scheduled work hours, and keeps personal phone calls and personal cell phone use to a minimum.
• Is Respectful and Professional with all staff and patients.
• Is a Dependable Employee and uses Good Judgment as it relates to work.
• Is Respectful to Authority and Compliant with Policies and Rules.
• Maintains Patient Confidentiality and complies with HIPAA, including protecting charts from
• Being easily seen or accessible by others.
• Demonstrates Initiative.
• Adheres to ethical principles and obeys laws and legal guidelines.
• Personally contributes to the goals and success of the Corporation.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position required manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for easy and skillful use of hands when working with equipment. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials, and to accurately prepare work and administer presentations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write complex reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees and/or the management of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Able to think and reason in order to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS

This position requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for easy and skillful use of hands when working with equipment. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. Some stooping and lifting of supplies (approximately 10 pound limit). Good hearing is necessary to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials, and to accurately prepare work and administer presentations. •

DISCLAIMER

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 – $16.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

Primary Care Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person