Covenant HealthCare Hiring for Medical Assistant Job at Saginaw, MI Full Time

Summary:

• The Physician Office Clerical/Clinical MA demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions
• are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant and the commitment to
• Keeping Our Promise of Caring. This individual is responsible for appropriately scheduling patient appointments and adequately
• verifying/updating and entering patient demographic and insurance information in a manner that minimizes errors/rework and
• maximizes revenue for services provided. Individual is responsible for clinical assistance to physicians. Observes strict patient
• confidentiality and adheres to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Schedules office appointments, referrals/ authorizations and outpatient diagnostic testing for patients
• Assures proper filing of test results, hospital information and other pertinent information in patient chart
• Obtains/verifies/updates patient demographic information and obtains/verifies insurance eligibility and benefits, entering necessary
• updates to system for billing purposes
• Processes/tracks medical “release of information requests” consistent with HIPAA and other requirements
• Distributes charts to providers in a manner that minimizes patient wait times
• May determine, enter and collect for patient out-of-pocket costs, including prior outstanding balances, at time of visit
• Balances daily cash and prepares/delivers bank deposit
• Answers the telephone and provides appropriate information and/or directs calls to appropriate provider/staff member
• Manages multiple phone lines
• Continually identifies and/or recommends ways in which front desk and/or departmental tasks/process may be streamlined to gain
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs and continuing education activities as necessary
• Meets competency requirement expectations
• Under the guidance of the Practice Manager, assists in maintaining all CLIA, OSHA, HFAP and Corporate Compliance regulations
• Initial patient assessment, takes vitals, patient history, assist with office procedures
• Responsible for prescription refills and triaging patient calls and responding as appropriate
• Contributes to physician practice success targets for customer/patient satisfaction and net operating margin
• Orders supplies within budgetary constraints
• Greets and services patients and visitors in a courteous, professional manner
• Ensures that customer needs are addressed and expectations are met and/or exceeded
• Performs other duties as assigned’

‘Work Location: * One locationWork Remotely

• No
• CHNurJ

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations