Medical Assistant 2
Company: Us Foot & Ankle Specialists
Location: Kennett Square
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
The Medical Assistant 2 provides essential support and
administrative services to the office, the doctors, and the
patients in a fast-paced doctors office. This person will be
involved in a wide spectrum of tasks focused around assisting the
Physician in all minor in office procedures, as well as being
cross-trained in all aspects of the Front Desk Receptionist role to
include scheduling, data entry, and maintaining patient
records.Required Skills and Experience:High School Diploma/ GED
equivalent6+ months of customer service experience requiredPrevious
healthcare experience requiredAbility to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with patients, other employees, and
the publicKnowledge about health insurance, pre-authorization,
insurance verification, medical terminology, CPT codes and ICD-9
codes preferredMust have excellent customer service skillsAble to
work in a fast-paced and demanding work environmentMust demonstrate
a strong work ethic and maintain professionalism at all timesMust
have a team mentality, flexibility and willingness to learnThe
ability to communicate effectively, multi-task and work under
pressure is the key to success in this position, which also
requires attention to detail and a commitment to achieving
consistent customer satisfaction.The ability to uphold HIPAA
compliance is mandatory.Must exercise good judgment and
discretionTechnologically savvy and familiar with Microsoft Office
products including:Google WorkspaceWordExcelEssential
Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):Greet
patients and escort them to the treatment room, making sure
patients are comfortable and preparing the feet for an exam by the
physician.Open and prep exam rooms each morning/ Close and clean
exam rooms at end of dayCount instruments in treatment rooms at the
end of each session (AM & PM)Flexibility to work with multiple
doctors and their varying practice stylesDispense all DMEApply pads
and/or adhesive strappings as neededPerform X-rays and digital
radiographyComplete pre-authorizationsComplete the rapid health
indicatorObtain or review a patient's medical history, current
medications and allergies. Record any changes in their medical
condition. For follow-up patients, record comments made re: their
current status and outcome of previous treatment. Enter this
information into EMRSet-up for injections, P&A procedures, wart
procedures, in-office surgical procedures, etc.Prep nail care
patients, smooth/debride nails and/or calluses with electric
grinder. Vacuum all clippings from the floorMeasure and fit
patients for Diabetic shoes, heat mold insertsPrepare lab specimens
(including paperwork) and call the appropriate lab for pick
upClean, wrap and autoclave instruments and packs as needed, change
cold sterile solutions monthlyReplenish inventory of back office
supplies and DME items, restocking drawers and rooms dailyAssist in
surgeries and minor proceduresClean-up after surgery dirty drapes,
wrappings, dispose of sharp, red bag items, wipe down counters, mop
floor scrub, clean, autoclave instrumentsChange post-op dressings,
remove suturesCall post-op patients the day following surgery,
complete Follow-up sheetReview information sheets with patients as
neededWrites and faxes prescriptionsAnswer incoming calls, provide
information, and transfer calls or take messages as
necessarySchedules appointmentsMaintain and update patient records
using data entry, faxing, and scanning.Collect deductibles,
coinsurance, balances, copays and sell OTC itemsChecks all required
AR/AP changes since last visit and updates records accordinglyMust
be able to maintain multiple doctors schedules.Maintain list of
orthotics received, contact patients and make follow up
appointmentsCheck next day charts for insurance eligibility and
necessary referrals and prior authorizationsPrepare end of day
reports, deposit slips, and upload to shared files dailyReview
billing claims and denials and collect necessary information from
the provider or patientPhysical Requirements:The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type or
operate office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to
reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawl; and smell. The employee is required to perform repetitive
motions, including reaching above the head, and typing. The
employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and/or carry
objects weighing up to 25 pounds. This position performs tasks that
involve exposure to blood, fluids, or tissues as well as cleaning
solvents and other chemicals. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability
to adjust focus.#USFASby Jobble
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