MED ADMIN ASST CERT at McKenzie Health System

Sandusky, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Scheduling, Insurance Verification, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Patient Registration, Receptionist Duties, Clinical Care, BLS Certification, Computer Skills, Communication, Demographic Verification, Medical Assisting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

TITLE: Specialty Clinic Medical Assistant (Check In/Check Out) DEPARTMENT: Healthcare Practices – McKenzie Thrive Center STATUS: Full-Time: 40 hours per week HOURS: Day shift. However, position may require evening and weekend hours. Hours may be variable to meet office/patient needs. Location may be variable. Hours may be adjusted in response to workload demands. ROLE/POSITION DEFINITION: Schedules and registers patients in computer system; answers telephone promptly and courteously; obtains and verifies patient and guarantor demographic information; obtains and verifies patient’s insurance information including referrals when necessary; Provides clerical, secretarial and receptionist support for the specialty clinic’s and other diverse duties as requested. Also responsible for the direct care of patients presenting themselves in an office/ambulatory setting. Cooperates with all members of the health team to meet total patient needs. QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION REQUIREMENTS: A. Education/Experience 1. High School Graduate or equivalency, required. 2. Completion of a formal MA education program or equivalent required. 3. Previous Medical Assistant clinical experience in a Primary Care Physician office, or equivalent, required. 4. 1 year previous experience performing receptionist duties, preferred. 5. Previous experience working with general public, required. 6. Computer skills required. 7. Previous experience in medical professional billing, coding, insurance verification, desired. B. Licensure/Certification 1. Certification as Medical Assistant, or equivalent, required within 3 months of hire. 2. Current BLS certification required within 3 months of hire. C. Personal Skills 1. Ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, physicians and other support personnel. 2. Supports and contributes to the total hospital system by maintaining hospital-wide perspective and serving on department/hospital committees as requested. 3. Influences the direction of Provider Office practice by maintaining composure, excellence and a positive perspective/attitude. 4. Ability to promote and adapt to change in order to remain current with standards of practice and services in the physician office setting. 5. Ability to apply the principles of quality care and service in the Medical Assistant role, in the physician office setting. 6. Evidence of a sense of responsibility, initiative, honesty and positive attitude. 7. Knowledge and ability to learn the safe use of various office equipment. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer: McKenzie Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process

Responsibilities

Responsible for scheduling, registering patients, and verifying insurance and demographic information in a specialty clinic. Provides clerical support and direct clinical care to patients in an ambulatory setting.