We are looking for a Medical Assistant / Receptionist in a busy Primary and Urgent Care setting. Bilingual Spanish is Required. The primary purpose of this position is as a Medical Assistant, but you may be asked to cover in Reception when staffing requires.

Education / Certification Requirements:

Minimum High School Diploma.

Must have a Medical Assistant Certification as well as phlebotomy & EKG certification.

Basic computer skills required.

Knowledge of SequelMed Electronic Medical Records (EMR) a plus (will train).

Benefits:

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement. There are paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accurately documenting patient history and medications

Taking patient vitals and entering them into the EHR

Ensuring that all data for practice goals for quality measures are followed, obtained and documented

Scanning patient related documents into the EHR

Collection of specimens, perform phlebotomy, PT/INR, spirometry & EKGs

Obtaining prior authorizations for procedures and medications

Communicate with the physician and patient regarding messages, labs, etc

Returning messages to patients as per the physician’s instructions Generating electronic referrals

Making sure that medical supplies inventory is sufficient and informing Office Manager of needed supplies

Training new staff in policies and procedures

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Greeting and assisting patients

Answering phones in a timely manner

Taking accurate and concise messages for the doctors and medical assistants

Patient scheduling based on practice guidelines

Perform the patient check-in process to ensure accurate collection of information and copayments/co-insurance

Verify insurance coverage

Making sure that the daily copay/coinsurance collections are correctly documented and proved out at the end of the day

Responsible for making sure that the waiting room is keep clean and neat

Other duties as assigned