Medical Assistant - $3,000 Sign-On Incentive!
Company: Whidbey General Hospital
Location: Coupeville
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
**Position is eligible for a one-time SIGN-ON INCENTIVE of
$3,000**
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians,
midlevel providers, and other clinical staff in providing medical
services to patients with provider delegation within scope of
practice.
PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be
assigned:
I. Following WHMC Corporate Values and Standards of Behavior:
a. Brings a compassionate Attitude, to provide Quality and Great
Service through Innovation, Teamwork.
b. Knowledgeable and demonstrates an understanding of ethical
considerations in patient care as well as HIPAA regulations.
II. Performing administrative and clerical functions as
necessary
a. Ensuring appropriate and timely documentation of an encounter
either on paper/EMR.
b. Ensure proper payor authorizations, covering needed skilled
visits.
c. Assure compliance of physician orders, pre-authorization and
other documentation through entry into the EMR.
d. Route patient/caregiver and provider's calls to the appropriate
party.
e. Route incoming faxes to the appropriate party.
f. Take report from clinical staff and translate to master visit
schedule when needed.
g. Double checks report against the master visit schedule.
h. Maintains office and medical supply inventory and order as
needed.
i. Receives and processes Pro-time and lab results.
j. Provides other office support as needed.
III. Other Responsibilities
a. Attends and participates in Home Health Staff Meetings and other
meetings as requested.
b. Attends and/or completes mandatory in-service education for
clinic staff.
c. Remains responsible for identification of personal educational
needs, and works with Home Health Director to meet those needs
identified.
JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Training and Experience
A minimum of one (1) year experience as a medical assistant is
preferred. Previous experience in an ambulatory care setting
preferred. Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
Evidence of a working style that emphasizes collegiality, teamwork,
participation, communication, and service orientation required. The
ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist in other
duties as needed and possess strong organizational skills and the
ability to multitask required. Must possess a high degree of
initiative, judgment, and discretion and maintain a professional
appearance.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current WA State Medical Assistant Certification required. Current
BLS certification required.
Benefit Information and Wage Transparency:
WhidbeyHealth Employees who work a 0.5 FTE or higher are
categorized as, "benefit eligible".
Click here for benefit information.
Wage Range: $25.543 - $42.765
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