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Expedite Software Services Private Limited
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.
$38,280 / year median in Tennessee
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Assistant 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars Bolivar, TN 38008 Up to $17 an hour
- Contract Expedite Software Services Private Limited 2 reviews Up to $17 an hour
Contract Job Title:
Public health office Assistant (Medical Assistant)Location:
Bolivar, TN (Hardeman County)Duration:
6+Months Shift:
8:00 am- 04:30 pm | Mon
Fri Job Summary:
Schedule and manage patient appointments- Inform patients of any visit requirements
- Collect and update client demographic information for registration purposes
- Review documentation to determine eligibility for federal and state programs
- Input data into the health department management information systems
- Interact with multiple computer software systems to input/receive information
- Process the cash drawer and balance to ensure fiscal responsibility
- Inform clients of their rights and responsibilities for participation in programs
- Obtain prior authorization per guidance, before releasing medical information
- Assist in obtaining prior authorization from insurers through the gathering and submission of documentation before services are rendered, as applicable
- Compile appropriate forms for services requested to ensure efficient clinic flow
- Scanning and Indexing records into the electronic dental record
- Maintain a positive, constructive, and cooperative work environment