Certified Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Location: Paintsville, KY 41240

Job Description:

• Responsible for efficient and courteous registration, transfer, and discharge of patients within established policies and procedures
• Compiles and types medical information for patients' records and statistical reports
• Maintains current and accurate patient account receivables
• Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for the comfort and well-being of patients in accordance with physicians' orders
• Performs basic patient care procedures as required
• Participates in conferences and serves on committees as requested
• Participates in patient and family education as necessary
• Prepares for and assists with diagnostic and therapeutic treatments
• Takes and records vital signs, height, and weight
• Performs catheterizations and provides catheter care
• Administers oral and intra-muscular medications
• Cares for patients receiving oxygen therapy
• Applies sterile and non-sterile compresses and bandages
• Tests urine for sugar, acetone, and Ph
• Assists with physical examinations
• Applies ace bandages, hot and/or cold compresses
• Collects specimens, blood, urine, stool, and sputum
• May perform venipunctures and EKGs as needed
• Maintains cleanliness, safety, and efficiency in the clinic
• Responds appropriately in an emergency situation
• Prepares used equipment for re-sterilization
• Knows legal requirements for reporting to police, health department, and other agencies
• Accompanies or transfers patients to other departments such as lab or x-ray
• Cleans and stocks examination rooms
• Manages time to expedite patient flow
• Assists with minor outpatient surgery

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Greets patients courteously, determines their needs, and offers assistance
• Registers patients by performing necessary procedures, such as preparation of records, reports, notices, service charge slips, and payer information
• Interviews patients, relatives, or others responsible to determine payment arrangements and refers unusual cases to immediate supervisor
• May assist self-pay patients in making suitable arrangements for balances due beyond initial deposits or third-party payments
• Answers inquiries to patient accounts and advises patients on insurance benefits
• Receives all payments and deposits, issues receipts for all monies received, and makes proper accounting for all funds received
• Posts charges and payments to proper patient accounts daily
• Determines billing method for third-party payer
• Contacts insurance carriers/agencies to obtain pre-certification of ancillary, admission, and surgical procedures
• Operates various office equipment to include copiers, fax machines, and other equipment as assigned
• Operates communication systems, placing and answering telephone calls, paging, or contacting staff
• May make and maintain appointment schedules for clinic physicians
• May secure required signatures on reports and records relative to release of information, according to policies and procedures
• Contacts patients, physicians, or others for information necessary to properly complete insurance or other type billings
• Types memos, correspondence, etc., as needed
• Compiles periodic and statistical reports and other data as directed

Requirements:

• High School Diploma and Graduate of Medical Assistant Training Program
• Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute accurately
• Three (3) to six (6) months on-the-job training required to attain proficiency in assigned duties and responsibilities

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Orthopedics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Additional Information:

• Ability to commute: Paintsville, KY 41240 (