Medical Administrative Assistant

Plymouth MA

07 January, 2022

9:41 AM

Description

The Medical Administrative Assistant provides clerical and administrative support to the Health Center and patients at the Harbor Community Health Center-Plymouth. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join our Care Team! We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive, excellent benefits package! Job Duties:• Responds to incoming calls to the Family Practice Dept. and triage messages and/or transfers appropriately.• Schedules appointments for patients as necessary.• Verifies patient/provider/care team information.• Obtains information about referrals, prescription refills, and requests for lab results.• Performs clerical duties for the department, which may include faxing, photocopying, sorting, and delivery of mail, reviews and ensures appropriate flow of documents.• Requests and confirms medication refill requests.• Processes Medical PT-1 (Patient Transportation) and PA (Pre- Authorization for medication), tracks Data for Grant Purpose such as Fit test etc. and answers Task box.• Obtains Urgent and Emergency Consult Notes• Documents results received and orders obtained, such as x-rays, etc. in Order Management.• Documents ER follow up, Hospitalization and other medical visits or events.Required/Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:• High school diploma/GED• 2 years of professional experience providing administrative support in a clinical setting• Excellent customer service skills both in-person and on the telephone• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and excellent organizational skills• Proven basic skills with Microsoft office products Outlook, Excel, Word• Priority setting skills, able to handle stressful situations in a calming manner• Knowledge of Medical Terminology• Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate preferred• Medical Assistant Certification and/or experience preferred• Bilingual English/Portuguese preferred Please apply online at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/m.. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.