Medical Assistant - 35 hrs. per week

Company: Synergy Health Partners
Location: Manchester
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:This job is performed on-site, 35 hrs. per week, and is not a remote position.Job Summary for Medical Assistant: The Medical Assistant provides basic clinical services and support in the delivery of quality patient care. The Medical Assistant demonstrates knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients. This position complies with all federal, state, and facility requirements. Adheres to the standard policies and procedures established by Synergy Health Partners.Essential Functions for Medical Assistant:Assist in triaging patients to ensure productive office flowMake the comfort and safety needs of the patients the top priorityEnsure exam rooms are prepared and stocked with all needed medical supplies and instruments needed for physician evaluation.Initiate rooming patients and measure/document patient's vital signs at each visit; document chief complaint, current medications, and pertinent historyAdminister injections as directed by physicianAssist with suture removalDocument patient information in EMR or patient chart at each visitAssist in providing patient education materials and follow-up instructions to patients as neededReview pre-operative education with patients prior to the patient leaving clinicAssist in completing of DME paperwork and patient education and training as needed for DME equipment (if applicable)Schedule surgeries at hospital or surgery center as directed and accurately complete all paperwork needed prior to postingAnswer and return all patient callsComplete daily follow-up on pathology reportsEvaluate clinic schedule at least 24 hours prior for supplies needed and set upClean and restock exam rooms and work areas per OSHA guidelinesClean and sterilize instruments (if applicable)Properly dispose of all medical wastes and used instruments in approved medical waste receptaclesObserve all safety precautions and standards; assure proper disposal of contaminated wastesPerform basic clerical and office functions as directed by Office or Medical Billing ManagerAssist with scheduling and registering patients (if applicable)Assist with ensuring all patients are registered into billing softwareAssist with posting all charges into billing software and checking journals for accuracyAssist with eligibility and obtaining referrals for authorizations as neededCommunicate billing processes to patients and others as neededAssist with submitting billing documentation daily as requiredAssist with patient reminder calls (if applicable)Assist with scribing for physician (if applicable)Assisting with other miscellaneous clinic duties as requestedRequirements:Competencies for Medical Assistant:High school diploma requiredGraduate of recognized training facility for Medical AssistantsOne (1) year of experience in a physician office preferredHave the ability to manage processes and clinic flowStrong communication skills, both verbal and writtenOutstanding customer service skillsExcellent self-direction, leadership, time management, and teamwork attitudeCreative problem-solving and decision-making skillsDetail orientation and focusAbility to organize and prioritize responsibilities and multitask throughout the dayCompensation details: 28-28 Hourly WagePIcde1818a39f8-25660-36604399

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