Registered Medical Assistant (MA) - HVI

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Job Summary:

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Medical Assistant (MA) for our Heart and Vascular Institute.

Shift/Hours: Full-Time – 40 hours/week, First Shift

Job Description:

The best career is right here.

Join our team and find out what it means to be “Right Here.” A career at St. Elizabeth means inspiring hope and healing in those who need it most. You’ll enjoy the culture, compensation, and benefits you want, while receiving the support you need to advance your career.

With five Magnet-recognized facilities and a tradition of excellence unmatched in our region, St. Elizabeth is a place where associates can flourish, and where their commitment to patients is mirrored by our administration’s commitment to them. Come see why we continue to be one of the most highly awarded health systems in our region.

The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the physician and mid-level providers.  The Medical Assistant provides instructions to patients as directed by the providers.  The Medical Assistant is also responsible for compliance with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA Regulations and ensures completion of all duties vital to business operations.  The Medical Assistant is a highly visible position that is always responsible for creating a positive impression with patients, family members, and other visitors to the office.

In addition, provide customer-focused service and provide support to patient flow in a unit or department to include:  

1) Patient registration

2) Patient scheduling

3) Patient billing

4) Pre-certification (collect insurance information, receipt of co-pays or bill payments)

5) Medical records retrieval, release, or collection

6) Data entry

Responsible for routine problem resolution, assistance with patient flow coordination, and initiation of follow-up with appropriate staff as needed. Demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Qualifications:

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

Successfully completed Medical Assistant registration/certification exam

Graduate of accredited medical assisting school

H.S. Diploma/GED

Secretarial related courses

Specialized Knowledge: 

Medical terminology

Computer fluency/literacy

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Maintain patient confidentiality.

Organization and prioritization skills

Kind and Length of Experience: 

3 years related experience in a medical office setting including customer service/receptionist/registration, scheduling, filing, telephone etiquette, patient billing, and computer service.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.