Certified Medical Assistant - Rowan-Virtua Family Medicine (Various Locations)

Job description

SUMMARY: Performs medical, clerical, and reception duties for the Department of Family Medicine. Provides medical assistance to physicians in the examination and treatment of patients. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Checks patients in through EPIC system; verifies demographics and insurance information and makes any corrections or additions; copies patient’s insurance card; collects appropriate copays; retrieves referrals for appropriate visits. - Schedules patient appointments for office visits through EPIC system. - Verifies patient insurance benefits and precertification (if needed) for services to be provided. - Prepares patients for visits, including taking history, chief complaint, weight, blood pressure, and pulse. Documents in EMR system. - Assists physician with patient care. - Draws up medications for injections given by physician. - Handles patient calls and relays to...