Medical Assistant

Minnesota Epilepsy Group is the largest and most comprehensive adult and pediatric epilepsy program in the Midwest. As a regional referral facility, we are the recognized leader in treating epilepsy and other seizure-related conditions in infants to the elderly. We are a national, state-of-the-art, Level 4 epilepsy center committed to enhancing each patient’s quality of life and maximizing seizure control.
Job Description
Monday-Friday: 9a-5:30pm position
NO WEEKENDS
We are looking for a dedicated person with excellent communication skills to communicate with family and pharmacies outside of our operation. You will spend your time working in clinical and administrative areas, assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical and organizational tasks, with minimal to no direct patient care. You will provide information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from all the clinical services.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Refill medications
- Prior Authorizations for medications
- Completion of medical forms (FMLA, DMV, Workers Comp, etc.)
- Returning patient phone calls and web messages
- Documenting patient phone/web encounters
- Fulfill patient care responsibilities as assigned
- Clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; updating charts to ensure that information is complete and documented appropriately.
- Achieves organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing any patient care concerns and/or staff concerns with immediate supervisor.
- Complete clinical projects as assigned by supervisor
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
- Medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting preferred.
- OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma from an accredited vocational institution
Experience:
- Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant OR LPN and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office.
- Minimum one year experience with an EMR
Other Requirements: Current documentation of a national certification for the registered medical assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or for the certified assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Must possess a current CPR certification (or able/willing to complete CPR certification prior to starting employment), and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time
Minnesota Epilepsy Group PA is an Equal opportunity employer.