Medical Assistant - Wound Care

About This Role

Performing a mixture of clerical administrative and clinical medical office assisting in a wound care setting is the core of this Medical Assistant role. The Certified Medical Assistant works in collaboration with licensed physicians and mid-level providers (NP/PA’s) and reports to a Physician Practice Manager.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients and their families and direct them to the appropriate place
• Answer telephones promptly and politely
• Schedule appointments
• File pertinent information within patient’s records
• Obtain insurance prior authorizations
• Input charges on patient accounts
• Verify patient insurance upon registration
• Billing
• Obtain and document vital signs on patients
• Act as a chaperone for the provider when needed
• Obtain and document patient weights
• Assist physician with minor procedures such as suture removal

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 6 months of clinical experience as a nursing assistant or related field
• Ability to file and retrieve patient records
• Ability to obtain and document patient vitals, weights, etc.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families and providers
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting

Important Details

• Hours Per Week: per diem
• Schedule: 8 hour work shift
• Union: CSEA (MH)

About the Company

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.