Medical Assistant & Prior Authorizations - Agawam

Trinity Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Agawam, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient flow and prepare patients for examinations and treatments within a pediatric specialty practice. Handle medical scribing, documentation of patient history, and the processing of prior authorizations for medications.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of related work experience. Knowledge of medical assisting, ideally associated with an Associate's Degree, and prior authorization experience are preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

prior authorizations

CoverMyMeds

Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Now Hiring: Medical Assistant 🌟 ATTACH RESUME

Join our Pediatrics Specialty Practice and contribute your skills to a team committed to delivering high quality patient care.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, patient focused, and thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment. If that sounds like you, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

You would be responsible for coordinating patient flow in office, preparing patients for office visits, escorting patient to treatment rooms, obtaining patient information for medical records, prior authorizations and documenting information in patients’ chart.

What you will do:

  • Prepares exam and treatment rooms. Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Ensures patient is given appropriate clothing in preparation for the expected physical exam or minor surgeries

  • Obtains pertinent history, enters into the medical record including chief complaint, medical and surgical history, allergies, medications, and appropriate review of systems, and takes/documents patient vital signs.  In treatment rooms, serves as a scribe between patient and physician, documenting all relevant information. 

  • Processes and files all lab/diagnostic test results, correspondence, clinical notes in patients’ chart after they have been reviewed by the physician.  Assures accurate and complete documentation on patient records and notifies providers and other departments of diagnostic testing results. 

  • Coordinates patient flow in the office.  Collaborates with receptionist to make certain that patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner.  Assists front office personnel by answering the telephone, scheduling patient appointments, and other tasks as needed.

  • Responsible for prior authorizations for medications for adult medicine and pediatrics, via fax, telephone or Web based (CoverMyMeds) within appropriate time frame for completion.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required   

  • Minimum of six (6) months of related work experience is required

  • Knowledge of medical assisting normally associated with obtaining an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance is preferred, National Certification as a Medical Assistant a plus; as well as knowledge of prior authorizations.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $26.10

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

  • Day shift - full time 40 hours

  • Pediatrics Specialty

  • Great benefits effective day 1!

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year. 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health

With more than 11,000 employees in more than 185 locations, St. Peter’s Health Partners is the Capital Region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit integrated health care network, which provides high-quality, compassionate, and sophisticated care to thousands of people every day. St. Peter’s Health Partners is a member of Trinity Health. For more information, please visit www.SPHP.com.
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