What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Denali Healthcare Specialists?
As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office/hospital. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients and document basic medical history
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Update and file medical records and insurance reports
- Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
- Check with patients and type up patients charts
- Assist during medical examinations
- Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
- Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments
- Performs clerical duties, including sending and receiving patient medical records; receiving clinical notes, x-ray/lab reports, and referral information; scanning documents into computer; processing requisitions and other forms
- Responsible for inventorying, ordering, and stocking medical items as
- Responsible for documenting expiration dates on all medications and medical items and following policies for disposal of the items. necessary.
- Maintains clean, orderly, safe and secure work environment
Skills
- Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
- Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
- Social perceptiveness and service oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
- Degree in medical assistance
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR or BCLS certification
Pay depending on experience and will be discussed further upon reaching an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Neurology
- Pulmonology
- Sleep Medicine
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
Work setting:
- Clinic
- Medical office
- Private practice
COVID-19 considerations:
Routinely sanitizing of all office surfaces.
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to travel if necessary?
Experience:
- Medical Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: One location