Medical Assistant - ORTHO - Coral Springs (Full Time, Days)

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Job Summary

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Assists 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.

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Job Specific Duties

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• Answers telephones, routes calls, takes, and relays accurate phone messages.
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• If applicable, prepares and administers medications/immunizations to patients as directed by provider.
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• Communicates all significant changes in patient conditions or behavior to clinicians and physicians.
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• Ensures all medical record/patient charts contains necessary documentation for medical appointments. Completes charting, collects, and distributes medical record documents related to patient.
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• Gathers data for general information, special reports, contacting other employees, departments, agencies, and individuals for additional material. May prepare reports for provider approval.
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• Maintains/prepares billing charge and reconciliation, assist in completing claims forms, and answers patient questions in reference to payment status.
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• Runs reports for credit cards, super bills, and etc. Prepares final bookkeeping of assigned cash drawer and prepares and makes timely deposits.
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• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and patient rooms.
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• Operates and maintains equipment in proper working condition/order. Ensures medical supplies and inventory are maintained.
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• Performs and documents vital signs and measurements. Provides and documents patient and family education.
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• Assists physician with simple procedures and patient transport. Collects specimens and distributes to laboratory for results.
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• Prepares for patient visits by preparing /pulling charts, printing super bills, and informing physician and other clinical staff of changes in schedule.
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• Schedules appointments, diagnostic, therapeutic, verifies medical appointments, obtains and/or verify authorizations.
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• Processes medical documentation for office visit and follow-up with patient when required.
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• 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.
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• Tracks all samples per policy before providing to patients to ensure proper coordination with physician orders or requests.
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• Enters electronic order for lab, x-ray and medication/prescriptions for provider review and approval in electronic medical record.
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• Process refills as directed by provider and written protocols.
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Minimum Job Requirements

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• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
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  Must have at least one of the following:
  \n • Proof of graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program
  \n • Medical Assistant Certification
  \n • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  \n • Nursing Degree (e.g., ASN or BSN) Candidates who do not possess one of the above requirements may still be considered if they have prior medical assistant experience in a physician practice and are able to produce at least one of the above requirements within 6 months of hire.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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• High School education or equivalent preferred.
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• Fluent in both English and Spanish highly preferred.
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• 1-2 years of physician office experience preferred.
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• 1-2 years of experience coordinating clinical care for patients preferred.
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• Phlebotomy preferred.
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• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
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• Basic computer and math skills.
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• Excellent patient management, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
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• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
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• Able to manage multiple priorities and strong time management skills.
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• Able to float to various Primary Care Centers while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high-quality service.
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• Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
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\nNursing- Support (Clinical)\n
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\nNCPS B ORTHO-3200-402791\n
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\nProfessional