Medical Practice Asst - Moorestown, United States - Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care

Verified Company

Moorestown, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

About us
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team.

Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols.

We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description
A nonexempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties in various ambulatory

settings, including primary, multi-specialty, specialty practices.

May be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting providers

with patient care, and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks.

Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical

services.

Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable to sustain these

standards in daily operations.

Clinical direction, oversight and competency review is provided by medical providers and

ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management.

Experience Required

Briefly explain the job's overall objective:_

A nonexempt position responsible for the medical assistant care under the supervision of physicians, providers and/or registered nurse(s) in various ambulatory settings.

Clinical direction, oversight and competency review is provided by medical providers and ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management.

Greets patients and guests utilizing AIDET and provides excellent service experience. Provides patient support and keeps informed of delays. Takes appropriate action including offering alternatives.

Accurately and efficiently performs many administrative duties in various ambulatory settings, including but not limited to rooming functionality and documentation including but not limited to vitals, pain, reason for visit, review of medications, social, surgical, family, and medical history. Completes work in the EMR inbaskets and telephone communication, Mychart messaging and documents in medical record. Obtains reports, results, and medical records. Completes insurance and/or disability forms, precertification and/or authorizations, point of care testing, transcribing orders, or order entry (protocol). May be assigned to assist with bump lists, wait lists and appropriate WQs/

May make appointments, including follow-up appointments for patients in a high customer service environment in an efficient and timely manner across the healthcare continuum including physician office visits, imaging, and lab post-visit and during patient outreach.

Performs and documents in a timely and efficient manner patient outreach and call backs for messages received in pool, MyChart messaging and confirmation calls.

May administer vaccines and documents appropriately and in accordance with established policies.

May collect specimens and handles per establish protocols including proper labeling and safety handling. Assists physicians/providers with monitoring and reporting lab results. File all reports, labs, radiology reports and miscellaneous correspondence in EMR and attaches results to appropriate orders. May obtain prior authorization for medications, procedures, and testing.

Successfully communicates with multidisciplinary team members and patients upholding our Mission, Vision and Values and adhering to Code of Ethical conduct.

Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable to sustain these standards in daily operations.

Education Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

License/Certification Requirements
Graduate of a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by NJAC(13: approved certifying body AND current certification from a recognized certifying board approved by NJ Board of Medical Examiners. A complete and current listing is available in the Human Resource Department.