JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the office manager or practitioner performs basic patient care activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Maintain provider(s) operating room schedule of procedures and diagnostic studies
• Send orders/information and any communications to the respective department in advance for scheduled procedures/diagnostic studies.
• Perform prior authorization of procedures and diagnostic studies, assist provider and office with coding.
• Assist back clinic office in obtaining vitals and rooming of patients when needed.
• Ensure cleanliness of office and examination rooms.
• Clean and store equipment.
• Maintain supply inventory and re-stock as required.
• Perform basic clerical duties as needed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of clinic front/back-office duties and coding
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
RISK MANAGEMENT/QUALITY MANAGEMENT/SAFETY: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education – High school diploma or equivalent; plus, specialized, short-term training in basic patient care.
Work Experience – clinic setting preferred.
Training – Formal nursing assistant and/or medical assistant training recommended.
License/Certification – Certification in Nurse Assisting or Certification in Medical Assisting preferred.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.