Medical Assistant Front Office

Sante Health System is looking for a Medical Assistant Front Office to join our team at California Urology in Fresno, CA. This position is responsible for assisting in the delivery of podiatric health care and patient care management.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma/GED equivalent
• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants
• Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Prior experience with an EHR system and scheduling preferred
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus

Candidates should have exceptional people and communication skills, be highly skilled in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, a commitment to achieving a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and a no-task-too-small approach to the work. Does this sound like you? If so, please continue reading about this opportunity!

MAIN ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• May perform selected nursing and administrative duties, such as referrals and authorizations.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. Take patient vital signs.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and give injections
• Screen telephone calls for referral to physician or provider.
• Relay provider communications to patients by phone or mail.
• Provide general information on departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient files, records and other information.
• Compile and condense technical and statistical data for reports and records.
• Attend required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Follow all MA competencies.

DUTIES WHEN COVERING OTHER PATIENT CARE DUTIES AS NEEDED

• Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.
• May assist with preparing daily batching for the business office and/or bank deposits as requested.
• Collects money for copays and prior balances
• Checks in patients and verifies and updates necessary information in the medical record. Assists patients with ambulatory difficulties.
• Follows office scheduling policies.
• May file charts, coordinate lab work, physician's report, etc.
• May sort and deliver mail, medical records, and other correspondence.
• May assist in pharmacy refill requests.
• Maintains work area and lobby in neat and orderly manner.
• Schedules patient appointments with specialists.
• Schedules all procedures and radiology exams.
• Arranges for all appropriate information to be sent to the specialist facility prior to the patient's scheduled appointment date and time.
• Contacts patient with the appointment time, place, etc.
• Contacts patients' insurance company to obtain benefit information and any required prior authorizations.
• Records all referral information in patient's notes in Intergy.
• Provides general information on insurance policies and procedures.
• Remains current on insurance benefit changes.
• Light housekeeping.
• In the spirit of teamwork, employees are expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested.

ABOUT SANTE HEALTH SYSTEM

Sante Health System is a Management Services Organization that serves multiple clients. "Sante" is the French word for health. Our name symbolizes our commitment to good health, progressive care, and leadership in our community.

Sante is one of the largest healthcare claims and billing management companies in Central California. The strength of Sante is the extraordinary network of physicians, health plans, and other health service providers it offers the people of our valley. Sante coordinates with physicians, health plans, hospitals, and ancillary providers to ultimately benefit the patient in a managed care environment. Sante Health System provides numerous client services such as billing, claims processing, contracting, credentialing, finance, human resources, information services, marketing/communications, physician services, practice management, provider relations, quality improvement, and utilization management.

With over 25 years of service to the community we deeply understand that we would not be successful in enhancing the quality of life of our patients without our incredible team. This is why we have created a work culture that is comprised of talented, driven, dedicated, innovative, and service-driven professionals. We provide competitive pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement. Being part of our team is like being part of a big family. Join our team and make Sante Health System your home away from home.

If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to provide excellent care to our patients, we want to meet you! Apply now for this job!

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