Medical Receptionist Medical Assistant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Greets and directs all patients within the practice  Obtaining patient demographic and verifying insurance information at each visit.  Obtaining necessary patient information to meet current Federal guidelines and Meaningful Use guidelines for electronic medical records.  Scanning pertinent patient information into EMR including patient authorizations, recent labs delivered by patient, etc.  Obtaining patient authorization for medical records release (HIPAA compliance).  Schedules any necessary appointments after completion of patient visit.  Monitor and review patient schedules for next day office appointments.  Identifying and resolving minor patient billing complaints.  Assists in ordering, receiving and stocking of office supplies.  Maintaining cleanliness of waiting room.  Assists other Medical Receptionists and Medical Secretaries as needed.  Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE  Minimum of a High School diploma; Associates Degree preferred.  At least one year relevant experience and/or training.  EMR experience preferred, Athena