Medical Assistant II
Job Description
Job Description Summary
Responsible for assisting clinicians in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. Primary duties may include but are not limited to: Provides front and/or back-office support. Greets patients in a friendly, service-oriented manner in compliance with Care Center (CCC) or Medical Group Practice protocols and workflows. Oversees patient check in by ensuring medical records/charts have been pulled, patient data is current, appropriate paperwork is in order, and 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 appointments. Reconciles co-payments at the end of each day. Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and minimum of 2 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Requires an active, current, and valid Medical Assistant certification. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) may be required. For Carelon Health business unit, satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position.
How will you make an impact & Requirements
Medical Assistant II
With nearly 30 years of experience in providing advanced primary care, Carelon APC delivers exceptional patient experiences. Compassionate clinicians take the time to understand each patient’s unique health needs while also removing barriers to access. Patients trust us to receive the right personalized care where and when they need it – in our care centers, at home or virtually – to improve their health outcomes and quality of life.
Shift: Monday-Friday,8:00am-5:00pm PST
Primary duties may include but are not limited to:
Provides front and/or back-office support. Greets patients in a friendly, service-oriented manner in compliance with Care Center (CCC) or Medical Group Practice protocols and workflows.
Oversees patient check in by ensuring medical records/charts have been pulled, patient data is current, appropriate paperwork is in order, and 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 appointments.
Reconciles co-payments at the end of each day.
Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and minimum of 2 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Requires an active, current, and valid Medical Assistant certification.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) may be required.
For Carelon Health business unit, satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position.
Compensation: $23.00/hr. - $23.56/hr. & bonus eligible
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