Medical Assistant II (US)

Job Description Summary

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Responsible for assisting clinicians in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Provides front and/or back office support. Greets patients in a friendly, service oriented manner in compliance with Care Center (CCC) or Medical Group Practice protocols and workflows. Oversees patient check in by ensuring medical records/charts have been pulled, patient data is current, appropriate paperwork is in order, and charts are reviewed/prepared. Interviews patient, measures vital signs and records reason for visit. Explains procedures, performs treatments, and administers prescribed medication. Oversees patient check out by scheduling follow up appointments, collecting co-payment if applicable, ensuring paperwork is complete. Schedules and confirms patient appointments. Reconciles co-payments at the end of each day.Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and minimum of 2 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Medical Assistant certification from an accredited school of training required. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) may be required. For Carelon Health business unit, satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position. For Simply Health business unit, phlebotomy background strongly preferred.

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How will you make an impact & Requirements

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Responsible for assisting clinicians in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. Primary duties may include but are not limited to: Provides front and/or back-office support. Greets patients in a friendly, service-oriented manner in compliance with Care Center (CCC) or Medical Group Practice protocols and workflows. Oversees patient check in by ensuring medical records/charts have been pulled, patient data is current, appropriate paperwork is in order, and charts are reviewed/prepared. Interviews patient, measures vital signs and records reason for visit. Explains procedures, performs treatments, and administers prescribed medication. Oversees patient check out by scheduling follow up appointments, collecting co-payment if applicable, ensuring paperwork is complete. Schedules and confirms patient appointments. Reconciles co-payments at the end of each day.Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and minimum of 2 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Medical Assistant certification from an accredited school of training required. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) may be required. For CareMore Health business unit, satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position. For Simply Health business unit, phlebotomy background strongly preferred.

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Compensation:

$20.00

to

$30.00