Medical Assistant – Front Office (temp)

Family HealthCare Network • Visalia, CA

13h • $21 - $29

About The Position

The Medical Assistant – Front Office is responsible for supporting efficient
patient flow and registration duties while performing various aspects of the
front office patient visit.

Requirements

• Possesses work-related skills at a higher level than completion of high school, including formal written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills, mathematical, technical or health care related knowledge frequently acquired through completion of a trade school, para-professional, or certificate type program.
• Ability to prepare more complex documents in Microsoft Word, including creating tables, charts, graphs and other elements.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel to review and compile data, including the use of formulas, functions, lookup tables and other standard spreadsheet elements.
• Ability to create basic presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Valid CA driver’s license required.
• Job duties require the compilation of information prepared in effective written form, including correspondence, reports, articles or other documentation.
• Effectively conveys technical information to non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification from a teaching institute is preferred; for some locations, Administrative Medical Assistant Certification (or equivalent certification, including business, billing, coding) from a teaching institution may be considered.  MA Certification from a medical doctor will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting and monitoring patient flow.
• Responsible for performing various aspects of patient visit during check in.
• Ensures collection of nominal fees and patient balances at the time of check in.
• Responsible for obtaining medical record releases, and ensuring the processing of medical record requests.
• Follows procedures for opening and closing the health center.
• May also be required to perform back office duties
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED