Front Desk/Medical Assistant
2 days ago
Greenport
Job Description SUMMARY: The medical receptionist/medical assistant will assist the department with coordination of the daily operations of the front desk, and other duties to ensure efficient work flow and patient care. Job Duties & Essential Functions: • Utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and/or other systems for check-in/check-out processes including verifying patient demographics, insurance information, obtaining patient signatures on applicable patient forms, and have the patient complete any paperwork associated with the visit., • Enter/scan patient data into the EMR., • Collect any necessary payments and process accordingly., • Facilitate patient flow by notifying the provider of patients? arrival, delays or backlogs and communicate with other staff and/or patients as necessary., • Schedule patient appointments and remind the patients of any necessary documentation that may be required for their appointment., • Schedule any services or procedures as needed., • Obtain/retrieve referrals/authorizations/eligibility verification that may be required., • Keep office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs and placing orders or advising office manager of items needed., • Place patients in the examination rooms and document using the electronic medical record, medications, vitals and main reason for visit., • Perform screening and measuring procedures, which include but are not limited to, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, EKG., • Obtain previous test results from outside labs, radiology, physicians? offices, etc., • Prepare rooms after each patient and for specific procedures as needed., • Ensure the cleanliness and adequate supply of medical inventory in each exam room., • Ensure HIPAA and OSHA guidelines are followed at all times., • Perform all other duties as assigned by management.