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McLaren Health Care
Clinical Patient Liaison - Clarkston Medical Group
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$41,481 / year median in Michigan
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies Assist nurses and medical assistants to ensure quality care and measures are provided to patients Operate office equipment, such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications to prepare reports, letters, case histories, or medical records Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, or forms, such as intake or insurance forms, PA's, and denial appeals Receive and route messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff or patients Explain medications, diets, or providers' instructions to patients Compile and record medical charts, reports, or correspondence Transmit correspondence or medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as scanning, scheduling, placing orders per the providers request, maintaining information files and processing paperwork, such as, sports physicals, health appraisals, FMLA, and disability forms Entering, and maintaining information in written or electronic form related to patient care Patient and bucket follow-up Monthly completion of Eagle training Other duties as assigned High School Diploma or GED Minimum of two (2) yeas of medical office/hospital setting experience Medical Assistant Certification, preferred Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills