Neurosurgery and Spine - Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant will support the CarePoint Neurosurgery division. The position is responsible for scheduling appointments, pre-appointment testing, running clinic, rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and any necessary records prior to the patient appointment.

Position Requirements

Education:

MA Degree/Certification preferred; High School Diploma or GED required

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year of Medical Assisting experience in a busy physician office

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, providers and payors
• The ability to multitask
• Strong commitment to actively supporting an ethical open working environment
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel

Job Responsibilities

• Rooming patients in a timely fashion during clinic and taking/charting vital signs
• Preparing for clinic in advance, ensuring all information regarding the patient is present for the provider to review prior to the patient arriving for their appointment (i.e imaging, reports, evaluations, etc.)
• Keep waiting and examine rooms neat and clean
• Follow up with patients before and after surgery
• Coordinates patient appointment, orders, referrals, and records
• Assist surgery scheduler with duties as needed
• Scans patient information, enters patient data into computer
• Coordinates care for patient amongst care team, i.e writing letters, filling out FMLA/disability/RW forms for patients, record requests, etc.
• Triage calls regarding medications, lab and rad results
• Answers front desk incoming calls when needed
• Consults with physicians concerning patient care needs/concerns
• Attach relevant lab/rad results in ECW to specific patients through fax inbox as needed
• Obtains PreOp clearance and fax to facilities prior to surgery
• Makes photocopies as needed
• Sends faxes as needed
• Assists physicians as needed
• Assist with Front Desk Duties as needed
• Maintain accurate medical supply inventory
• Submit medical supply and office supply orders
• Other duties as assigned

Salary

$19.00 - $25.00 per hour based on experience