Experienced Certified Clinical Medical Assistant proficient in physical, pediatric, and eye exams, medical histories, vital signs, and EKGs. Skilled in maintaining medical records, managing medical billing and insurance authorizations, scheduling patient appointments and procedures, and conducting medical office finances. Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, infection control, nutrition, medical ethics, cardiology, disease states, and minor in-office surgery procedures. Fluent in written and oral Yoruba.
Responds to a high-volume of incoming and outgoing telephone calls and faxed referral
Coordinates care by scheduling, editing and maintaining routine patient physician appointments for new and
returning patients.
Facilitates communication between the patient and the physician or clinic
Delivers expert knowledge regarding clinic-specific processes
Accurately documents and routes calls to the proper department
Identifies urgent customer needs or operational issues, and escalates appropriately
Works with care teams, patients, and outside facilities to obtain necessary information required for care.
Communicates with the care team and support staff on various patient issues.
Obtains and updates insurance information.
Meets all regulatory and compliance standards
Delivers high-level of customer service
Follows documented protocols and guidelines
Meets and exceeds departmental quality assurance standards
Uses reference documents and online knowledgebase tools to clearly articulate accurate information regarding SHC
services
Uses functionality of the telephone system as required
Other departmental duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Type 40 words per minute
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Demonstrated knowledge of proper English grammar in speaking and writing
Effectively listen to resolve patient's/customers inquiries
Maintain respect and composure in stressful situationsNavigate complex software tools and accurately input data
Effectively document caller notes into the medical record
Ability to adjust communication to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver
Ability to apply business logic to resolve patient/customer issues while managing multiple priorities.
Working knowledge of EPIC or other patient/customer database