SUMMARY: Performs medical, clerical, and reception duties for the Department of Geriatrics. Provides medical assistance to physicians in the examination and treatment of patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs pre-visit activities such as the mailing of information packets to patients, collection of information from patients.
• Performs reception duties. Checks patients in through IDX system; verifies demographics and insurance information and makes any corrections or additions; scans patient's insurance card; collects appropriate copays; issues and retrieves referrals as appropriate.
• Batches patient visit activity and prepare payments for deposit.
• Schedules patient appointments for office visits through IDX system; verifies patient insurance benefits and obtains precertification (if needed) for services to be provided.
• Performs check-out tasks such as follow-up appointment scheduling and delivery of information and orders to patients.
• Obtains referrals for patients as requested.
• Rooms patients and prepares patients for visits, taking history, chief complaint, weight, and vital signs.
• Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, on-site testing, and vaccinations as requested.
• Documents in EMR system.
• Assists physician with patient care. Draws up medications for injections given by physician.
• Responds to patient calls and relays to physician through the EMR system.
• Processes new patient charts in EMR system.
• Prepares patient charts for next-day visits and performs pre-visit planning. Ensures collection of all data for ACO and other quality measures prior to, during, and after the visit.
• Maintains medical waste logs and keeps abreast of current regulations.
• Prepares exam room for patient visits.
• Scans and routes documents, as appropriate, into patients' electronic charts.
• Obtains pre-authorizations as necessary.
• Maintains stock of sample medications, office and medical supply inventory. Stocks exam rooms and keeps exam rooms clean and orderly. Orders injectables and vaccines. Maintains and cleans medical equipment as required.
• Sorts and distributes incoming mail and faxes to appropriate destinations.
• Prepares forms and letters as requested.
• Communicates with and responds to the Department's various staff, offices, and nursing facilities.
• Opens and closes offices.
• Covers other clinical operations as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Understands and adheres to Rowan's compliance standards as they appear in Rowan's Corporate Compliance, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest policies.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Certification from an accredited medical assistant program is required. Knowledge of computers is required. At least one year of related experience in a medical office setting is preferred. A working knowledge of medical terminology in Family Medicine is preferred. Must be able to work any evening required. Must have experience in electronic medical records. The ability to work independently, excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and flexibility is required.

SALARY: Minimum is $19.10/hour, Probationary Rate. After completion of a six month probationary period, employee's pay will increase to the "Job Rate". Depending on experience, candidate may be hired at the "Job Rate" to start.

Comprehensive State health and dental benefits, state pension, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.