Bilingual Medical Assistant

Job description

Medical Assistant
Madison, TN

*** This is a Full-Time, Benefits Available, CONTRACT position expected to last 3 Months, possibly longer! ***

Medical Assistant Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting clinicians in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician.
Provides front and/or back office support.
Greets patients in a friendly, service oriented manner in compliance with established protocols and workflows.
Oversees patient check in by:
- ensuring medical records/charts have been pulled
- patient data is current
- appropriate paperwork is in order
- 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's appointments.
Reconciles co-payments at the end of each day.

Medical Assistant Background:

Requires an education level of at least a high school diploma or GED; Associate's or Bachelor's degree is a plus.
Requires current and unrestricted Certified Medical Assistant (C.M.A.) or Registered Medical Assistant (R.M.A.) certification.
At least 2- 4 years' direct Medical Assistant experience, preferably in a family clinic, urgent care, or other provider office setting.
Requires exceptional customer service skills (in person and telephonic), as well as very strong computer user skills.
Computer skills to include Electronic Health Records (EHR), Microsoft Word, basic data entry, and the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications.
Must have a minimum of 40 wpm typing with a high level of accuracy.
Knowledge of health care delivery systems, Managed Care Organizations (Health Plan, IPA/Medical Group, HMO, TPA/MSO, etc) as well as Medicaid/Medicare and related state programs is highly desirable.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) speakers are preferred.

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