Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant

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PANM is a group of physicians specializing in high-risk pregnancies. We are looking to add to our dedicated team of doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, genetic counselors and other professionals. We are currently seeking a _*part-time*_ *Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant* who has a strong work ethic, is self-motivated and detail-oriented, and enjoys learning new skills. Flexibility, dependability, and a positive team-player attitude are a must!

The ideal *Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant* will be willing to work *part-time*, three (3) eight-hour shifts, Tuesday-Thursday every week.

*Purpose*

Under general supervision, *Medical Receptionist/Medical Assistant* perform a wide variety of administrative and clinical functions including, but not limited to, registration, checking in/out patients for appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments, direct service to patients either by phone or in-person by conducting patient care in the manner of obtaining medical data/histories, routine vital signs, miscellaneous lab procedures, processing outgoing referrals and obtaining prior authorizations with insurance carriers.

*Essential Duties*
* All aspects of patient registration, check in/out, and scheduling follow up appointments.
* Performs various clinical activities including patient triage/discharge, patient interviewing, and assisting provider in procedural set up and chaperoning.
* Sends electronic prescriptions as ordered by provider and obtains prior authorization for such medications as required.
* Conducts initial screening of patient, collects patient data, and takes medical histories; enters data into electronic health record, verifies accuracy of data, makes corrections when necessary. Promptly reports abnormal data to appropriate personnel.
* Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks by taking vital signs, and preparing charts.
* Performs routine specialized non-invasive or invasive treatment procedures, as required by the clinic specialty that may include oximetry, point of care testing, phlebotomy, spirometry, fetal monitoring.
* May administer immunizations as ordered by provider.
* Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters such as fetal kick count monitoring.
* Assists with patient referrals to other specialists and obtains prior authorization when required.
* Orders laboratory tests as ordered by provider and obtains prior authorization when required.
* Receives and handles incoming phone calls from patients, pharmacies, referring provider offices and laboratories.
* Keeps patient areas clean and stocked on a daily basis.
* Completes EHR tasks sent from providers such as new prescriptions and lab results to be called to patients.
* Follows up on outstanding labs and referral orders by calling patients to complete orders as recommended.
* Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.

Starting hourly rate is $17.00/hour and is negotiable based on relevant experience and education.

All applicants will need to authorize PANM to contact present and former employers to verify employment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* AD&D insurance
* Disability insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-the-job training
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Paid training
Medical Specialty:
* Ob/Gyn
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* No nights
* No weekends



Application Question(s):
* Are you looking for full-time or part-time work?

Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:
* Medical Receptionist: 2 years (Required)
* Medical assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Preferred)


Work Location: In person