FT Receptionist/Medical Assistant needed for busy Primary Care
11 days ago
Selden
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance About the Role: Caremed Primary and Urgent Care PC is looking for an energetic and dedicated Full-Time Receptionist/Medical Assistant to join our busy and growing primary care practice in Coram, NY. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fast-paced healthcare team where your skills and compassion make a real difference in patients' lives every day. Must be able to multitask and have strong communication skills. Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus. The job will primarily be as a receptionist but can cover the Medical Assistant position when needed. The office hours are Monday, Thursday 8-6 /Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8-5 / alternating Saturdays 8-1 so the schedule will fall within these times. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Greeting and assisting patients, • Answering phones in a timely manner, • Taking accurate and concise messages for the doctors and medical assistants, • Patient scheduling based on practice guidelines, • Perform the patient check-in process to ensure accurate collection of information and copayments/co-insurance, • Generating electronic referrals, • Verify insurance coverage, • Making sure that the daily copay/coinsurance collections are correctly documented and proved out at the end of the day, • Responsible for making sure that the waiting room is keep clean and neat, • Training new staff in policies and proceduresSECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:, • Accurately documenting patient history and medications, • Taking patient vitals and entering them into the EHR, • Ensuring that all data for practice goals for MACRA are followed, obtained and documented, • Scanning patient related documents into the EHR, • Collection of specimens, perform phlebotomy, PT/INR, spirometry & EKGs, • Obtaining prior authorizations for procedures and medications, • Communicate with the physician and patient regarding messages, labs, etc, • Returning messages to patients as per the physician’s instructions, • Making sure that medical supplies inventory is sufficient and informing Practice Manager of needed suppliesRequirements:, • Prior experience as a Medical Assistant and/or Medical Receptionist preferred, • Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems and medical billing practices, • Knowledge of vital signs, phlebotomy, and basic clinical procedures, • Strong communication and customer service skills with a patient-first attitude, • Ability to multitask and thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, • Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) a plus, • Experience with insurance verification and prior authorizations preferredAbout Us: Caremed Primary and Urgent Care PC is a trusted healthcare provider serving the Coram, NY community, offering comprehensive primary and urgent care services to patients of all ages. Our patients rely on us for compassionate, high-quality care, and our team members enjoy a supportive, collaborative work environment where everyone plays a vital role. Join us and be part of a practice that is dedicated to both patient wellness and employee growth.