Medical Assistant

Job description

Here at Physician HealthCare Network, we are one of the leading healthcare providers in St. Clair County. We're proud of the care we provide to our patients. We are seeking to hire a Front Desk Medical Receptionist for Physician HealthCare Network's Gastroenterology office to help us keep growing. If you're dedicated and ambitious, Physician HealthCare Network is an ideal place to get ahead. Make your next career move with us.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Works under the direction of the physicians, and mid-level providers, to perform various office, and clinical, duties to assist with quality of patient care. Responsibilities will include collecting test samples, maintaining patient records, assisting with clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks, explaining common medical procedures to patients, and assisting, and supporting physicians, and mid-level providers, in examination, and treatment, of the patients

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· This job requires access to PHI (Protected Health Information), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) training is required, HIPAA compliance is expected. Uphold patient’s rights and confidentiality by securing patient information and maintaining strict patient confidence by completing diagnostic coding, and procedure coding, and keeping patient information confidential

· Assist physicians, and mid-level providers, in exam rooms

· Coordinate with different medical health professionals that are involved in patient’s care

· Performs clerical tasks, such as, produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, forms, sending/receiving patient medical records, hospital notes, completes forms, and orders, as needed, and fills out insurance forms

· Must have good communication

· Greets patients with a smile, and in a very positive manner, while helping them to feel welcome and at ease

· Data entry to maintain office and patient records

· Responds quickly, and calmly, to emergency situations following proper protocols including hazardous waste clean-up and disposal

· Shares problems relating to patients, and/or staff, with supervisor immediately

· Demonstrates a strong commitment to the organization, and the values, of the corporation

· Support the answering of the telephone on a daily basis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Gastroenterology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Medical office

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Port Huron, MI 48060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16