Medical and Patient Services Assistant - HP Pain Management
Core
Assists physicians in providing direct patient care and evaluation in an office setting, performing clinical tasks and administrative support.
Role type
Medical and Patient Services Assistant
Builds
Direct patient care services and office operations for a medical center
Domain
Healthcare / Pain Management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, medical terminology, medication calculation, non-complex arithmetic, patient registration, insurance verification, CPT/ICD9 coding
Preferred skills
National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA, AAMA, RRMA), Heart Saver (CPR) certification
Technologies
Computerized medical scheduling systems
Responsibilities
Perform direct patient care including phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, wound care, and medication administration; take and record vital signs; prepare patients for exams and chaperone during examinations; maintain examination schedules and evaluate patients for preventive care; respond to patient questions and screen visitors; schedule appointments and perform pre-registration duties; verify patient insurance information and ensure accurate charge slips; code lab requisitions; perform pre-authorization calls with insurance companies; maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and sterilize equipment; compile patient statistics and manage patient tracking systems.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC