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Patient Care Assistant (Medical Assistant)

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant (Medical Assistant) to work at the clinic located in Huntsville, AL.

This Assistant’s responsibilities include all duties related to the back-office with occasional front desk duties. Responsibilities assigned to individuals can and will change at any time at the discretion of management or the supervisor.

Back Office Responsibilities:

1) Escort patients from reception to exam room, documenting height, weight, blood pressure and temperature as indicated, document patient’s chief complaint and notify doctor when patient is ready to be seen

2) Stock exam rooms with supplies each morning, clean rooms between patients

3) Maintain inventory of medical supplies, completing requisitions (order forms) in a timely manner to ensure supplies are not depleted

4) Other tasks as assigned by management

Front Office Responsibilities:

1) Filing of all scanned paperwork daily

2) Fax clinic schedules to physicians for next clinic day.

3) Prepare travel chart weekly

4) Open and distribute mail, daily

5) Print schedule for following clinic day. Verity that all progress notes and super-bills are attached

6) Order office supplies

7) Answer telephone calls, including closed offices at different locations

8) Page on consultations to physicians. Page should include consult, hospital, patient name, room number, referring physician, and hospital phone number with appropriate extension

9) Make appointments for new and existing patients according to set guidelines. If patient is new, directions should be given

10) Handle and process billing information daily

11) Handle and process dictation, letters, and physician orders daily

12) Register patients, enter and/or update patient demographics, make copies of vital information

13) Collect co-payments and past due balances from patients at check-in/check-out desk

14) Coordinate and process referral information for managed care patients

15) Process medical records requests

16) Escort patients from reception to exam room, documenting height, weight, blood pressure and temperature as indicated, document patient’s chief complaint and notify doctor when patient is ready to be seen

17) Obtain laboratory specimens as requested, completing lab requisitions and preparing samples for pick-up by lab. Document same in Medical Record

18) Ensure superbills are completed at visit end, including, visit code, diagnoses and all labs ordered

Must have at least (1) one year of clinical practice experience, preferably in an office setting
Must be comfortable with back office responsibilities
High school Education or equivalent
Proof of current vaccinations, including recommended boosters, commonly required for those working with immunocompromised patients, including measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis A & B, influenza, and COVID-19.

Requests for accommodations/exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, consistent with applicable laws.

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

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What You Should Know About Patient Care Assistant (Medical Assistant), Metro Infectious Disease Consultants

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants is on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic Patient Care Assistant (Medical Assistant) to join our fantastic team in Huntsville, AL. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced clinic environment, this role could be a perfect fit for you! As a Patient Care Assistant, you’ll be the friendly face welcoming patients and providing them with essential support throughout their visit. Your responsibilities will primarily focus on back-office tasks such as escorting patients to their exam rooms, documenting vital signs, and managing inventory of medical supplies, ensuring everything runs smoothly. However, you will also assist with front desk duties, such as filing paperwork, making appointments, and handling billing information. With a great mix of patient engagement and administrative work, every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on our patients’ healthcare experience. We're looking for a candidate who has at least one year of clinical practice experience, preferably in an office setting, and who is ready to tackle a variety of tasks head-on. At Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, we understand the importance of our team’s well-being, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, alongside a 401(k) plan and paid time off. Join us and be a key player in delivering exceptional patient care while growing your career in the medical field!

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What responsibilities does a Patient Care Assistant at Metro Infectious Disease Consultants have?

As a Patient Care Assistant (Medical Assistant) at Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, your responsibilities include a blend of back-office and front desk tasks. You'll escort patients to exam rooms, document vital signs, maintain the exam rooms, manage medical supply inventory, and handle billing and scheduling duties. Your role ensures patients have a smooth experience from their arrival to their consultation, contributing significantly to the clinic's overall efficiency.