Medical Assistant

Busy Nephrologist office seeks a skilled Medical Assistant to join their team in Hollywood. This position will offer the selected candidate the ability to join one of the largest non-hospital based healthcare organization and set themselves up for a long term career within this system.

Responsibilities

·         Receive and direct phone calls, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients

·         Process phone, fax, and electronic prescription requests; provide prior authorization for prescriptions for pharmacies and insurance companies

·         Assist with referral processing and arrange laboratory services

·         Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history

·         Set-up EKG machines, administer injections and medications, perform chest X-rays, and perform routine specimen collection and tests

·         Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments

·         Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams

·         Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies

·         Fax and scan medical records and notes

Education

·         High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred

Experience

·         Medical Assistant experience, 2+ years required

Qualifications for Medical Assistant:

·        eClinical works experience strongly preferred

·        Phlebotomy and EKG experience

·        Bilingual A PLUS!

·        Excellent interpersonal skills

·        Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a       courteous and friendly manner at all times

·        Must be detail-oriented and highly organized

·        Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies

·        Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures

·        Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times