Medical Assistant

State of the art gynecology practice looking for an experienced Medical Assistant . Offering very competitive compensation and incentives as well as a full benefits package. The Medical Assistant supports practitioners and patients by providing excellent and compassionate care, accurate information, high-quality services, and assistance. Promotes a collaborative team environment and always upholds practice values. Performs clinical and administrative duties in support of the practice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIITIES

• Check in and check out patients
• Collect payments
• Verify insurance benefits
• Obtain authorizations and referrals
• Under the supervision of physician or nurse practitioner, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Competes patient intake, medical histories, vital signs.
• Prepares patients for examination, assists during diagnostic examinations and in-office procedures.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Manages and resolves all lab related issues.
• Documents patient care provided in patient's medical record.
• Sterilizes and prepares medical instruments.
• Greets and escorts patients safely from the waiting area to appropriate areas in the office, as required.
• Understands and executes physician's preferred treatment protocols when coordinating patient flow.
• Prepares and administers medication as instructed by the physician; this includes the administration of injections.
• Ensures exam rooms are appropriately stocked with supplies and equipment prior to physician seeing patients.
• Clearly communicates to patients any procedures to be performed and provides preparatory instructions.
• Clearly answers basic clinical questions, as required.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and react to the unique needs of the patients.
• Maintains current licensing and certification necessary to perform applicable job functions.
• Possesses effective time management skills and assists other staff members when appropriate.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination areas, exam rooms, and common office space clean and orderly at all times.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Possesses excellent organizational skills.
• Communicates and works well in a team environment.
• Meets established production and quality goals/metrics.
• Follows up in a timely manner on all open items.
• Effectively prioritizes work on a daily basis.
• Always upholds and adheres to our core values.
• Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with EHR/EMR billing components. Experience with Athenahealth a big plus.
• Interpersonal skills, professional conduct, and oral and written communication skills to effectively gather information, ask questions, and discuss problems with internal personnel, patients, and insurance companies
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs and meet required timelines/deadlines
• Ability to think independently and exercise sound judgement
• Attention to details and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Positive and cooperative manner in working and communication with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong work ethic
• Must be dependable and reliable
• Able to multi-task and work courteously and respectfully with fellow employees, clients and patients
• Able to work in a team environment and collaborate with others
• Verify Insurance benifits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• At least 2 years of experience in the capacity of a Medical Assistant/ Insurance verification.
• CPR/BLS certification required
• Basic computer skills; keyboarding/typing, WORD, EXCEL
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Athenahealth a big plus.
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Willingness and ability to function well in a team environment, supporting excellent patient care
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong initiative and work ethic
• Bilingual – fluency in English and Spanish Required

Competitive Salary with and full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and 401(K).

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in aesthetics ?

Experience:

• gynecology: 2 years (Required)
• Phlebotomy: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Required)

Location:

• North Miami, FL 33181 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• North Miami, FL 33181 (Required)

Work Location: In person