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Vilma Junio, MD
Medical Receptionist / Medical Assistant
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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.
$44,283 / year median in New York
+24% projected growth
Job Description
We are a busy Pediatric office looking for a Receptionist / Medical Assistant to join our medical practice's front office team. The ideal candidate is courteous, personable and professional with at least one year experience working in a medical office setting. Serves patients by greeting them, answering routine questions, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records and accounts. Uses practice management software (PMS), patient portal and appointment reminder systems, mobile applications, and other forms of technology to manage scheduling, interact with patients and providers, and update files and patients' records. Welcomes patients and visitors in person or on the telephone and takes detailed messages as needed. Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone. Assists patients in filling out insurance forms and other patient records. Arranges provides referrals, and schedules appointments for medical tests and lab work for patients as needed. Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying the provider of a patient's arrival. Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information. Obtains revenue by recording and updating Insurance information, recording and collecting patients copays and account balances. Prepares, processes, and archives memos, correspondence, and other documents. Protects patients rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information. Maintains operations by following office policies and procedures.