Medical Office Assistant- Employee Health

Category:

Nursing Unlicensed

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for assisting the Employee Health staff performing clerical/ environmental duties and organizational compliance task. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides medical care and information to patients so that they may fully utilize and benefit from clinic services. Conveys a positive image of clinic. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the clinic.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the EHS staff by checking schedules and helping organize patient flow
• Assists with clerical duties to include sending and receiving patient medical records; completing patient referrals for diagnostic test or specialist services; completing other forms and requisitions as needed; scheduling appointment / verifying insurance coverage; entering patient demographics; managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
• Orders front desk supplies, scheduling and assisting patients as needed with the proper paperwork and flow of the EHS process.
• Fulfills organizational duties to include respecting and promoting patient rights; following all Clinic Policies and Procedures and System wide policies.
• Responds to medical emergencies, initiates CPR or appropriate action, and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the clinic.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
• Performs preceptor duties to new employees and students to provide needed guidance during orientation.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Must have High School diploma, some college preferred

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• MOA certification preferred but not required.
• Attain CPR certification during the introductory period and maintain certification during employment.

EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred minimum of one year work experience in health care field.
• On the job training provided for further skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of health care field and/ or medical specialty.
• Knowledge of specific assisting task related to health care or the particular medical specialty.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients/ families.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.