Medical Assistant
- Performs day-to-day administrative functions and general office duties.
- Provides information to Clinic callers according to the Clinic’s Policies and Procedures; transfers calls as needed; works with central reception to ensure adequate phone coverage at all times.
- Welcomes and greets patients/clients/visitors to the department in a manner that is helpful and friendly; determines the purpose of the visit and directs patients/clients/visitors to the appropriate person or department(s).
- Schedules patient flow to the clinic based on predetermined appointment arrangements to allow the clinic to serve an adequate number of patients as established by grant requirements.
- When scheduling an appointment, carefully screens patients for new address, new patient visits or update registration and informs patients of adequate information that must be presented at the time of visit.
- Adheres to all Clinic policies on safety and security; maintains restricted areas safe by safeguarding keyless entry codes and computer system passwords in strict confidentiality.
- Must exercise utmost diplomacy and tact to provide excellent customer service for patients; practice confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance with Clinic policies and HIPAA requirements.
- Maintains patient waiting areas, office files, and front-desk areas in a manner that is organized and neat.
- Informs the patient of any existing balance noted in the computer and requests that the patient be prepared for any payment due at the time of the visit.
- Calls patients daily to confirm the next day’s appointment.
- Verifies method of payment for service (MediCal, Medicare, private insurance, private payee, Healthy Families, etc.) and collects data and/or payment as appropriate.
- Exercises problem-solving and conflict resolution skills when handling patient complaints; refers patient complaints to appropriate designated personnel as needed.
- Attends scheduled department staff and clinical meetings.
- Performs all duties and services in full compliance with TVHC’s Service Excellence Standards.
- Performs all duties in support of successful EHR/EPM implementation.
- High school diploma (or GED), or trade certificate required.
- Clinical Medical Assistant certification from an accredited school is required.
- Bilingual; English/Spanish preferred.
- BLS certification required.
- Ability to periodically travel to different clinics, as required.
- Prior experience as Medical Assistant in a non-profit clinical setting; community health desirable.
- Experienced with Electronic Health Records (EPIC).
- Excellent communication skills at level necessary for taking patients' medical histories, understanding provider and supervisors’ instructions, and for accurately documenting patients' medical information.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patient population and staff while demonstrating a high degree of diplomacy and tact.
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment.
- Culturally sensitive and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with ethnically diverse populations.
- Working knowledge of “Universal Precautions,” demonstrates professionalism at all times.
- Possess a thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure according to the general standards set forth by HIPAA.
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