***$2,400 MA Sign On Bonus Available with a 2-year commitment to Aultman***

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The primary purpose is to provide clerical and clinical support to the physician, provide patient and family education, and work cooperatively with the remainder of the office structure .

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Must have basic typing skills. Must have good health as demonstrated by infrequent absenteeism. Must have ability to communicate well with a variety of clients in mature, courteous, and professional manner. Must be able to function independently and accurately with frequent interruptions.

TASKS:

Greets consumers in a pleasant professional manner. Verifies demographic, referring physician and insurance information over the telephone or in person. Correctly identifies insurances that need precertification or authorization and ensure that it is obtained. Collect copays from patients.  (See policy on money handling.) Verify correct amount of cash in drawer upon opening and close out cash drawer in evening. Correctly schedule tests at appropriate site. Make sure appropriate forms are completed Checks physician schedules frequently for any add-ons or updates. Inspects patient’s medical record prior to visit to insure completeness as well as making sure the results of tests are available. Rooms patients in a timely fashion making sure to identify patient and compare with chart.  Obtains vital signs, height, weight, and current accurate list of medications and all pertinent information needed for the physician to assess the patient. Performs EKG according to policy and protocol. Refills prescriptions according to policy and protocol. need to schedule hospital procedures and out-patient tests.  This includes , authorizations, physician orders, communicating with the patient, and putting on schedule if appropriate.Mayprecertificationphysician Accurately completes medical forms and correctly completes and routes billing information to appropriate staff.  (Example disability forms etc..) Copies and releases medical records according to office procedures. Documents properly and legally in patient’s chart. Returns phone calls to patients by the end of the business day. Uses the EHR to accurately document and inform physicians of patient interactions. Any other duties as assigned my Practice Coordinator or Manager

Job Requirements

Graduate of an approved Medical Assisting Program. Current certified or registered medical assistant (CMA or RMA) Must have current up-to-date CPR training. Must adhere to office policy of yearly TB testing, OSHA and HIPAA training. Evidence of good health as evidence of infrequent absenteeism. Ability to meet and interact with the public in a mature, courteous and professional manner. Effective interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work efficiently and accurately under conditions of high stress. Must be able to work as a team and independently.  Positive, friendly, and compassionate.  Must the ability to and work in a posesmulti-taskfast pacedenvironment  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Monday through Friday with a lunch break daily.  Lunch breaks are coordinated with other staff members for adequate coverage.Normally May require paid overtime before or after normal working hours. Subject to frequent interruptions during performance of duties. Expected to adhere to office policy and procedures. Subject to blood and body fluid exposure. 

Job Duties or Tasks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

PURPOSE:To identify specific job requirements and work factors that could affect job performance  functionsenvironment.

Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed.

O = Occasionally = 0- 33% of the work shift or   0- 32   repetitions.

F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.             

C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions.

N = Not essential job requirement.

C             Standing

C             Walking

OLifting (25 pounds)            

OCarrying (25 pounds)            

OPushing ()             25pounds

NClimbing with (25 pounds)            

F              Stooping/Bending

F          Twisting/Turning

O             Kneeling/Squatting

O             Crawling

F              Reaching Up/Reaching Forward