Medical Assistant/Receptionist in Essex

The Receptionist Medical Assistant is the central point of communication among patients, providers and other members of the health care team and an integral part of the patient care team. Under the direction of the provider, the Receptionist MA performs patient customer service and clinical duties consistent with the scope of the MA position and the needs of the practice/modality, and assists the providers to assure each patient is provided timely and effective care. The Receptionist Medical Assistant performs general clerical or administrative duties as directed and maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.

Under direct supervision:

• Greets patients and responds to inquiries providing appropriate customer service.
• Assists patient with practice/office-specific registration processes.
• Enters patient demographic and/or insurance information into appropriate electronic medical record (EMR) system for tracking, billing or other purposes.
• Answers phones and responds to patient inquiries appropriately; addresses patients needs based on the scope of the position and clinical setting. Appropriately triages calls, referring to providers as necessary.
• Completes appropriate work items utilizing EMR system, to include patient follow-ups, pre-registrations, referrals, insurance authorizations, and other matters as needed.
• Understands and utilizes EMR system consistent with role, abides by all federal laws and organizational privacy policies.
• Performs administrative and other duties consistent with position and needs of office.
• Escorts patients to the exam room.
• Interviews patients to verify reason for visit, obtain medical information, measure patient’s vital signs, height and weight. Document all patient information obtained in the Electronic Health Record according to policies and procedures for EHR use.
• Confirms and records allergies, current medications strength and frequency, refills required and pharmacy of choice.
• Assures all documentation, results, reports pertinent to the visit are available to the provider for review with the patient.
• Assists the provider with patient exams and procedures as directed.
• Performs phlebotomy as needed. Collects blood and other specimens, labels and prepares appropriately for delivery to the lab. Documents these procedures in the EHR.
• Performs routine in-office laboratory tests as needed. Documents the results in the EHR.
• Performs routine or diagnostic testing such as EKG and spirometry, providing reports to the provider for review.
• Prepares treatment rooms, keeping them clean and stocked.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments. Disposes of contaminated supplies appropriately.
• Maintains effective and organized systems to ensure timely workflow for patients and providers. Notifies reception staff of any anticipated service delays.
• Prepares patient referrals / authorization for specialist and hospital services.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a patient care environment as either a CNA, EMT or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medications.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to obtain BLS certification within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in an office based physician practice.
• One year of experience working with electronic health records.
• Active BLS certification.

Comprehensive Benefits Offered

• Competitive and affordable benefits package.
• Shift Differentials.
• Continuing Education assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student Loan relief through Fiducius.
• Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas.

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