Healthy Minds Las Vegas , NV 89146
Posted 1 month ago
Description
Function of a Medical Assistant:
Our company is special because we offer therapy and psychiatry in house, so practitioners can truly work together. This wouldn't be possible without other support departments. The degree to which these departments collaborate ultimately impacts the quality of our services, our customer service, and the day-to-day work life of everyone in the company. We expect that you will be able to perform all Psychiatric administrative and clinical duties that are needed to assist the office and psychiatric providers. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for Medicaid. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for physician visit, and administering all proper paperwork as directed by physician. You may also be asked to work on projects or with work groups.
Job-Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares patients for physician visit; taking blood pressure, weight, and height; reporting patient's medical history summary on progress note and all other duties needed to prepare patients.
Assist Office Administrators in maintaining calendars and scheduling psychiatric appointments by making arrangements with the PLR (Person Legally Responsible), Caseworkers, Foster Parents, etc.; verifying times with patients; preparing charts
Secure patient information and maintain patient confidentiality by organizing, composing, and producing confidential letters, memoranda, reports, and other documents
Transmitting physician's orders and questions about prior visits to patients and others.
Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Ability to work with clinical staff and handle pressure from more than one provider
Verifying patient eligibility on EVS Medicaid
Confirming purpose of visit
Record Demographics on to EMR(electronic medical records)
Collect co-pays, if applicable
Completely fill out lab slips and other forms, when necessary
Preparing work station; writing receipts/assure EMR has updated billing codes
Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Lead MA, Psychiatric Provider, Assistant Medical Director, or Medical Director
Tracking of patient trends and generating reports
Being receptive to on the job training
Requirements
Qualifications:
Must have High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
Must be at least 18 y/o
Minimum of two years Medical/Administrative Assistant experience with recommendations
Must have thorough education or training in the basics of medical terminology
Must be familiar with Medicaid
Proficiency with word processing (60 wpm input speed) and computer spreadsheets (Word for Windows, Excel)
Strong organizational skills, knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and word definitions
Must have a current CPR Certificate
Must be skillful at communicating with people within and outside of the organization
Healthy Minds