Certified Medical Assistant, General Internal Medicine (Stratford)

SUMMARY: Performs medical, clerical, and reception duties for the Department of Internal Medicine. Provides medical assistance to physicians in the examination and treatment of patients.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Scans into EMR all appropriate patient-related correspondence and information.
• Assists physician with patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Checks patients in through IDX system; verifies demographics and insurance information and makes any corrections or additions; copies patient’s insurance card; collects appropriate copays; retrieves referrals for appropriate visits.
• Performs light typing, as needed.
• Handles patient calls and relays to physician through the EMR system.
• Completes HMO referrals (paper and/or electronic).
• Schedules patient appointments for office visits through IDX system.
• Stocks exam rooms and keeps exam rooms neat and orderly.
• Prepares patient charts for next day visits.
• Communicates with the Department’s various staff and offices.
• Batches patient visits activity and prepares money for deposit.
• Maintains office and medical supply inventory.
• Maintains medical waste logs and keeps abreast of current regulations.
• Maintains a professional and orderly office appearance.
• Maintains and refers to capitation lists for various insurers.
• Understands and adheres to Rowan’s compliance standards as they appear in Rowan’s Corporate Compliance, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Handles incoming and outgoing mail.
• Opens and closes offices.
• Draws up medications for injections given by physician.
• Orders injectables and vaccines.
• Maintains and cleans office medical equipment, as required.
• Prepares exam room for patient visits.
• Verifies patient insurance benefits and precertification (if needed) for services to be provided.
• Prepares patients for visits, including taking history, chief complaint, weight, blood pressure, and pulse. Documents in EMR system.
• Processes new patient charts in EMR system.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Certification from an accredited medical assistant program is required. Knowledge of computers is required. At least one year of related experience in a medical office setting is preferred. A working knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Must have experience in electronic medical records. The ability to work independently, excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and flexibility is required.

SALARY: Minimum is $19.10/hour. Higher rate may be offered based on experience.

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.