Medical Assistant in Birmingham

Under direct supervision, is responsible for duties within the field of Medical Assistant (MA). Medical Assistants are multi-skilled health professionals who work interdependently with other healthcare professionals to provide quality healthcare to our patients. The MA should be educated and trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care environment, observing strict guidelines for effective, courteous patient and provider care. To work as a cross-trained team player assisting in all areas of patient care, always following HIPAA guidelines.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Multitasking and organisation with a high degree of emphasis on department teamwork.
• Report to work in a timely manner and be at your assigned area by 8:30 am.
• Answer phones and schedule appointments and procedures, completing precert forms for scheduled procedures/radiology.
• Demonstrate computer skills in EHR including scheduling, acquiring medical files, and emailing.
• Arrange outside referrals for the physician and eRx prescriptions to BGA pharmacy for the physician.
• Excellent communication skills with comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology.
• Coordinate with hospitals, medical facilities, and testing labs.
• Request records from referring and/or primary sources.
• Process physician to physician medical record requests within the same day of receipt.
• Mail out appropriate paperwork/patient education for tests being performed.
• Review and respond to EHR documents daily, including but not limited to patient messages, documents, patient portal, fax folders, and preps, performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Ensure pertinent information is accurately documented in the chart for your physician.
• Attend continuing education, HIPAA, OSHA seminars offered by BGA.
• Assist physician with exams as needed.
• Patient education and follow-up.
• Administer injections and TB skin tests (as qualified).
• Administer in-office testing (e.g., H Pylori, Hemoccult) with developing.
• Complete medication prior authorisations when not handled by BGA pharmacy.
• Arrange infusions with BGA infusion.
• Practice HIPAA compliance and always observe OSHA safety standards.
• Travel may be necessary as needed.
• May include processing copays and deposits.

Requirements:

• Current certification (CCMA) or (CMA) preferred.
• Previous experience in the medical field, physician office experience preferred.
• Familiarity with insurance preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records and Processes.
• To be able to type a minimum of 35-40 wpm.
• BLS or ALS certification.