What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Physican Office (Franklin, LA) position at Bayou Bend Health System?
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Responsible for clerical tasks and assisting physician/nurse practitioner with patient care.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
Reports directly to Physician Office Program Director. Works closely with Physician/Nurse Practitioner, office staff, and Hospital staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Responsible for clerical tasks and assisting physician/nurse practitioner with patient care.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
Reports directly to Physician Office Program Director. Works closely with Physician/Nurse Practitioner, office staff, and Hospital staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Prepare patient for examination.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records.
- Assist physician/practitioner with patient examinations.
- Clean examination rooms between patients.
- Clean instruments.
- Maintain and order medical supplies as needed.
- Communicate with patients regarding messages.
- Contact insurance companies to verify patient benefits and to obtain pre-authorizations/pre-certifications for all procedures/surgeries as required.
- Notify patient of monetary responsibility due for co-pay, co-insurance, and deductible for procedures/surgeries.
- Scan all documents into patient profile utilizing image titles for identification.
- Make referrals in an accurate and timely manner, as directed by physician/practitioner.
- Respect and maintains patient confidentiality at all times, in and out of the office.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Perform other related duties as requested or assigned.
- Certified Medical Office Assistant.
- Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks within the job scope.
- Capability to work well with others in a busy office atmosphere.
- Ability to take direction from physician/practitioner and supervisor.
- Capacity to communicate pleasantly, in an understanding manner, with patients and/or their family members.
- No history of Medicare/Medicaid citations for fraud involvement or prior history of convictions.
- Current BLS Certification upon hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Bayou Bend Health System to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other regard as required by law.
This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities.
This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities.
Drug Testing
Bayou Bend Health System is an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a condition of employment all candidates must undergo and pass a post-offer drug screen. Failure to participate in the mandatory drug screen will void all offers of employment.
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Office Assistant
LHC Group -
Lafayette, LA
