PRN Medical Assistant
Company: Distinctive Home & Healthcare
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:
Distinctive Spectrum Joint Venture has an opening for a PRN Medical
Assistant to support to join Primary Care Department at the Clinic
in Fairfax, VA in support of Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital.
Responsibilities:
? Performs a variety of receptionist and other clerical duties in
support of patient care for the family practice, or like clinic, in
FHC's. This will include but not limited to open access scheduling
and assist in creating a patient-centered health clinic. ? Verifies
patient information in CHCS. If information is incorrect, updates
information to include Other Health Insurance (OHI).? Ensures all
treatment requested by the provider has been scheduled/ordered.?
Greets all visitors and determines the nature of the visit. Checks
ID cards and verifies DEERS eligibility. Checks in patients and
annotates patient's appointment time and the time they reported in.
Obtains patient's medical records and places patient's medical
record in appropriate location. Ensure third party collection form
is current. Ensure all supporting documents in medical records are
properly identified.? Screens walk-in patients for eligibility for
treatment. Makes medical identification card and completes third
party insurance information and advance directives paperwork, if
necessary.? Answers telephone in 30 seconds or less; obtains
identifying information and determines the urgency of the call.
Refers caller to appropriate staff member. Takes messages as
appropriate. Applies clinic guidelines concerning release of
patient information. Transfers misdirected calls to the appropriate
number.? Attempts to resolve complaints of an administrative nature
and refers other complaints to appropriate authority. Provides
requested information and assistance to patients whenever possible;
refers patients to other appropriate sources for information if
necessary.? Maintains and stock forms and inventory needed at front
desk.? Performs various other clerical tasks to assist clinical
staff members including obtaining pathology reports, x-rays, or
other results from the specialty areas. Responsible for tracking of
some reports including logging return of pathology reports in a
computerized database.? As required, types routine correspondence,
medical statements, and memorandums as directed by the clinical
staff.? Act as a liaison between front office and providers to
ensuring timely and orderly patient flow.? Use of aseptic technique
and comply with universal precautions.? Maintaining supplies,
equipment, stocking and sterilization of instruments.? Responsible
for daily inventory of each room.? Record patient interview,
history and chief complaint.
Qualifications:
Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.? Successful
completion of a Medical Assistant Training course or associates in
Medical Assisting from an accredited college.? Documented
experience in the medical field and in work acting in such
capacity.? Have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac
Life Support (BLS).? Shall be able to read, write, and speak
English well enough to effectively communicate with patients and
other staff members.? Have knowledge of computer operations and
proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and
automated records
EEOC Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Distinctive Home & Healthcare, Washington DC , PRN Medical Assistant, Other , Fairfax, DC
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