000220 - Medical Assistants - Back Office Medical Assistant

Back Office Medical Assistant reports to the office manager, performing administrative and clinical tasks such as patient check-in/check-out, scheduling appointments, collecting copays, and assisting providers with exams and procedures. The role also involves collecting specimens, processing lab work, and scanning medical records. The position requires a Medical Assistant certification and at least 1 year of relevant experience in a physician office.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Current Medical Assistant Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified or other equivalent certification organization
• Current CPR certification
• At least 1-year of relevant medical assistant experience in a physician office
• Broad understanding of clinical operations and physician office practice
• Nephrology medical office or dialysis experience highly preferred
• athenaClinicals electronic health record experience
• Experience with other secure clinical communication and billing applications such as PMD soft
• Ability to perform basic patient data entry into athenaClinicals electronic health record and use Microsoft Office suite
• Skill in use of computer, calculator, copy machine
• Basic knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, and punctuation
• Basic knowledge of modern office practices, materials, and procedures
• Basic knowledge of medical examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
• Basic knowledge of insurance requirements and procedures
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficient with general math skills