Medical Office Assistant
- Glen Burnie, MD
- $20.00-22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job DescriptionJoin a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to supporting patients in their recovery journey. As a Medical Office Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of daily medical office tasks and providing quality care to patients within the Transitional Care Unit.Responsibilities
- Ensure that charts for outside physicians are prepared with appropriate forms and documentation.
- Assist staff with scheduling appointments, requesting medical information, test results, photocopying, filing, and other administrative tasks.
- Assist with obtaining necessary authorizations or referrals.
- Maintain patient charts and ensure information is filed or scanned accurately.
- Function as a collaborative team member, demonstrating commitment to group goals and teamwork.
- Take vitals on all patients, including height, weight, blood pressure, and temperature.
- Complete patient history, medication documentation, and other administrative orders as instructed by the provider.
- Enter pertinent patient data into the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system as requested by the provider.
- Accurately document point of care results to ensure charges are sent by the close of business.
- Work within scope and with providers to answer patient phone questions and complete refill encounters with appropriate documentation.
- Answer phones, screen calls, and communicate messages accurately and timely.
- Restock and prepare exam rooms for the next day according to par levels.
- Notify staff responsible for ordering supplies when needed.
- Cover front desk duties as well as assist with triage and back-office duties.
- Proficiency in medical assisting and familiarity with the EPIC EMR system.
- Current BLS certification (or obtained prior to providing direct patient care).
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- One year of back-office experience or successful completion of a formal medical assistant training program.
- Certification as a Medical Assistant is preferred.
- Experience in primary care settings is beneficial.
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)