Medical Assistant
Presque Isle, ME – FT/Days or PT/Days – Temp-to-Hire Opportunity
Job Description:
Immediate need for Medical Assistants to work for a local medical practice in Presque Isle – part-time and full-time openings available. Excellent day-time schedule, PTO, paid holidays, and competitive starting rate! 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday; $18.00 - $20.00/hr.
The Medical Assistant will provide a range of administrative and medical services for the office. Duties will include scheduling appointments, reviewing patient records, collecting and recording patient information, processing insurance claims, and assisting patients and office staff as necessary. Ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as at least 1-2 years of experience working in a medical or patient care environment.
Responsibilities:
- Receive incoming calls and greet visitors to the office in a friendly and professional manner.
- Schedule and verify appointment times.
- Collect insurance and contact information and review authorization forms.
- Prepare patient charts and verify information by interviewing patients, reviewing their medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
- Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary tests and reporting information to the medical provider.
- Update, organize, and store files in accordance with office guidelines.
- Correspond with insurance providers to verify information and process claims for treatment.
- Properly operate, clean, and store medical equipment, ensuring that all tools are operating properly and available for use when needed.
- Inventory stocks of medical supplies, place orders, and verify receipt of incoming materials.
- Maintain a professional standard by adhering to all facility policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local requirements.
- Assist patients, doctors, and office staff as needed.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent education required. Further training and/or degree in medical services strongly preferred.
- At least two years of experience working in a medical and/or patient care setting. Previous administrative experience also a plus!
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication a big plus.
- Good computer literacy and working knowledge of standard office equipment.
Schedule: Full-time or Part-time; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hr., depending on experience.
TEMPO Employment Services is an EEO/AA employer.