Medical Assistant - Boynton Beach (Full Time, Day Shift)

Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Location: Delray Beach
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Medical Assistant - Boynton Beach (Full Time, Day Shift)-19801DescriptionJob SummaryAssists in examinations and treatment of patient's care under the direction of the physician and/or clinician. Supports patient care management by performing various administrative functions. QualificationsMinimum Job Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification/graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program (OR) Prior Medical Assistant experience in a physician practice and Medical Assistant certification/graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required within 90 days of hire
• CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employmentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • High School education or equivalent preferred
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Basic computer and math skills.
  • Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
  • 2-4 years physician office experience preferred.
  • 2-4 years of coordinating clinical care for patients preferred.Job Specific Duties
    • Answers telephones, routes calls, takes, and relays accurate phone messages.
    • If applicable, prepares and administers medications/immunizations to patients as directed by provider.
    • Communicates all significant changes in patient conditions or behavior to clinicians and physicians.
    • Ensures all medical record/patient charts contains necessary documentation for medical appointments. Completes charting, collects, and distributes medical record documents related to patient.
    • Gathers data for general information, special reports, contacting other employees, departments, agencies, and individuals for additional material. May prepare reports for provider approval.
    • Maintains/prepares billing charge and reconciliation, assist in completing claims forms, and answers patient questions in reference to payment status.
    • Runs reports for credit cards, super bills, and etc. Prepares final bookkeeping of assigned cash drawer and prepares and makes timely deposits.
    • Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms.
    • Operates and maintains equipment in proper working condition/order. Ensures medical supplies and inventory are maintained.
    • Performs and documents vital signs and measurements. Provides and documents patient and family education.
    • Assists physician with simple procedures and patient transport. Collects specimens and distributes to laboratory for results.
    • Prepares for patient visits by preparing /pulling charts, printing super bills, and informing physician and other clinical staff of changes in schedule.
    • Schedules appointments, diagnostic, therapeutic, verifies medical appointments, obtains and/or verify authorizations.
    • Processes medical documentation for office visit and follow-up with patient when required.
    • Serves as receptionist, conducts patient check-in, registration, collects fee for service/co-payments, and verifies referrals, insurance data, patient's address & other pertinent information.
    • Tracks all samples per policy before providing to patients to ensure proper coordination with physician orders or requests.
    • Enters electronic order for lab, x-ray and medication/prescriptions for provider review and approval in electronic medical record.
    • Process refills as directed by provider and written protocols.
      
      
      Job:Nursing- Support (Clinical)Primary Location:Florida-Boynton Beach-Boynton Beach Care CenterDepartment:NCPS BOYNTON SUPPORT-3100-485004Job Status:Full Time

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