Medical Office Assistant, Certified
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The Medical Office Assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of clinical, clerical and administrative functions. Clinical duties include, but are not limited to, triaging patients, collecting medical information, recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse and weight), assisting providers during procedures, performing routine point of care testing (cholesterol and blood glucose testing) , obtaining insurance authorizations for procedures and EKG's. Additional responsibilities will include: scheduling patient appointments, faxing/scanning documents, pre-certifying services and procedures, maintaining the stock room and the physical environment of the exam and procedure rooms. The Medical Office Assistant will serve as floater between clerical and clinical staff as needed. • In depth knowledge of good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations • Solid analytical skills and attention to detail • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and patient-centered atmosphere • Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care • Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed • Ability to scribe SPECIAL REQUIRED ABILITY FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES: • Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the • University's Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis. REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, AND DRUG SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES: Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended. • Successful completion of a medical assistant program, military corpsman program, or Certified Nursing Assistant training program • High School Diploma or equivalent • Two years of clerical/administrative previous medical office experience • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office • Familiarity with electronic medical records