Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine Residency Practice

About the role

Works under the supervision of the physician, Office Manager, RN, and LPN. The certified medical assistant performs a wide range of clinical duties including assisting the physician in providing quality care in a medical office setting. The certified medical assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to provide age appropriate care for the patients served in the practice, and skills to interpret assessment in relation to principles of growth and development over the life span. In addition, the certified medical assistant must be knowledgeable of health insurance guidelines for preauthorization's and referral processes, and be attentive to scheduling testing and specialist visits within network guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits knowledge of lab procedures to include compliant use of ABNs and phlebotomy skills (if applicable). Sends specimens to correct lab. Accurately performs lab linkage, obtains pre authorizations, scheduling tests and specialist visits within network limitations.
• Follows insurance carrier guidelines and Medicare regulations. Maintains a working knowledge of ICD9 and CPT coding and seeks assistance as needed.
• Supports productivity goals to maximize use of facility resources to meet patient demand. Maximizes physician visits so that productivity targets are met.

Requirements

• Education
• , Medical Assistant (Required)
• Clinical experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) (Required) or
• CCMA - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) (Required) or
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) (Required) or
• Medical Assistant - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (Required) or
• Medical Assistant (MA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
• First Aid - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
• To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .

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Newport News, Virginia

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