Medical Assistant, Primary Care Pleasant St., Full-Time
- Cynthiana, KY
- Permanent
- Full-time
Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.Job Skills / RequirementsJob Summary/PurposeWelcomes patients and visitors by greeting them in person or on the telephone, answering or referring to inquiries. Shows patients to their exam room and takes patient vital signs, obtains basic medical history, reason for current visit, confirms allergies, and reconciles medications. Assists the physician or provider in the clinical treatment of patients, including assistance within office procedures and documentation. Works directly as a liaison between physician/provider and patient. Responsible for the preparation of the medical charts, scanning of documents, notifying physician/provider of any lab/imaging results, and associated clerical functions, including answering telephones and scheduling patient appointments. Responsible for maintaining inventory of supplies for exam rooms. Protects patient's rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information. May assist as needed with obtaining prior authorizations for medications and/or procedural orders by successfully completing the authorization process with commercial payers.Essential Key Job Responsibilities· Obtain and document vitals· Perform medication reconciliation· Lab draws and injections.· Assist in documentation of medical, family and social histories· Cross trained with other office staff so that they may offer coverage and/or assistance on an as needed basis.· Maintains inventory for exam rooms.· Maintains complete confidentiality regarding all aspects of the practice.· May assist as needed with obtaining prior authorizations for procedural orders by successfully completing the authorization process with all commercial payers.· Basic understanding of use of CPT and ICD-10 codes· Competent in other skills pertinent to designated office, such as dress changings, suture removal, EKG's, etc.· Schedule patient appointments.· Collect and prepare samples of blood and other specimens for laboratory tests.Education Requirements (All)HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENTCertification Requirements (All)CMA or RMA
SRNA Certification
BLS certification within 3 months of hireAdditional Information / BenefitsBenefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational AssistanceThis is a Full-Time position Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm.