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Medical Assistant
Job Listing for Locations
Waterfront Plaza – 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 6-230, Honolulu, HI 96813
Westridge Center – 98-150 Kaonohi St. Suite B-219, Aiea, HI 96701
Level:Entry Level
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma
Current Medical Assistant license/certification
Proficient with computers, medical equipment, electronic medical records (EMR)
Additional Knowledge & Skills
Professional and personable with customer service skills
Familiar with medical office billing systems
1 year of experience in Oncology specialty office
Phlebotomy/IV Certificate
Education
High School Diploma, Some College
Critical Skills
Ability to perform optimally in a busy, growing environment
Patient friendly and accommodating communication skills
Flexibility with an innovative and growing practice in a dynamic industry
MEDICAL ASSISTANT KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Answer, route or take messages for all incoming calls during open business hours
Takes complete info and routes new patient requests, prescription refill requests and record all patient interaction through telephone in the EMR
Greet patients as they enter the clinic, obtains insurance info changes, preferred pharmacy and pharmacy benefit card
Collect co-pay (if any) immediately from patient, or note in EMR the reason that co-pay cannot be collected.
Room patient in OncoEMR, and directs them to Waiting Area, Treatment Room or Lab
Checks all incoming faxes, and routes urgent/stat results appropriately, and transfer faxes to correct patient chart
Confirm demographic information in EMR
Take vitals and enters required information in EMR
Check out patients by arranging all follow up visits, coordinate treatment times with Chemo staff and set outside labs, testing and scanning appointments for patients
Arrange all outside appointments for patients
Remind patients of upcoming appointments, to come earl, or complete lab tests for MD
Process patient care summaries, send to referral physician or print for patient
Check visit list for following day and makes sure that all test results MD needs are in EMR, and call to retrieve scans and lab results if missing from chart if needed
Process reports for physicians as requested
Monitors daily intake of patients for no-shows and cancellations, and calls all no show and cancellations to reschedule, and records in EMR.
Prepare needles, bags and trays for Chemo RNs
Assist in monitoring patients waiting in lobby to start treatment
Assist in cleaning chairs between patients, and at end of the day
Dispense medications from Lynx, administer injections, and document in MAR
Obtain prior authorizations for all patients’ procedures, and medication
Record approved and denied authorizations in OncoEMR
Work closely with billing to ensure timely authorizations obtained for patients Submit prescriptions to In-Office Dispensary and outside pharmacies after physician review and approval
Assist in transporting patients to emergency room
Report to additional practice locations to provide Medical Assistant coverage as needed
PROMOTES TO
Clinic Lead Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant Manager
Benefits & Company Statement
Hawaii Cancer Care is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Our mission is to provide our patients with the best quality care. The ability of our doctors to provide this level of service depends on the work of every single individual in our practice. Candidates who wish to work with us in our fast-paced, innovative and team-oriented environment are welcome to apply. Health Benefits are offered with full time position (20 hours or more per week).
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