SUMMARY: Performs medical, clerical, and reception duties for the Department of Pediatrics Medicine at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. Provides medical assistance to physicians in the examination and treatment of patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Checks patients in through EPIC system; verifies demographics and insurance information and makes any corrections or additions; copies patient's insurance card; collects appropriate copays; retrieves referrals for appropriate visits.
· Schedules patient appointments for office visits through EPIC system.
· Verifies patient insurance benefits and precertification (if needed) for services to be provided.
· Prepares patients for visits, including taking history, chief complaint, weight, blood pressure, and pulse. Documents in EMR system.
· Assists physician with patient care.
· Draws up medications, ex: Tylenol Benadryl
· Handles patient calls and relays to physician through the EMR system.
· Processes new patient charts in EMR system.
· Prepares patient charts for next day visits.
· Maintains medical waste logs and keeps abreast of current regulations.
· Prepares exam room for patient visits.
· Completes HMO referrals (paper and/or electronic).
· Scans into EMR all appropriate patient-related correspondence and information.
· Maintains stock of sample medications.
· Maintains office and medical supply inventory.
· Stocks exam rooms and keeps exam rooms neat and orderly.
· Orders injectables and vaccines.
· Maintains all requirements for the VFC
· Has a good knowledge of vaccine schedule.
· Can give Pediatric vaccines.
· Teaches new hires to work as a CMA.
· Maintains and cleans office medical equipment, as required.
· Batches patient visits activity and prepares money for deposit.
· Handles incoming and outgoing mail.
· Maintains a professional and orderly office appearance.
· Communicates with the Department's various staff and offices.
· Opens and closes offices.
· 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 Pediatric medical office setting is preferred. A working knowledge of medical terminology in Pediatrics 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.
Must be able to give vaccines.
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).
NOTES: · Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.
· 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.
About Rowan University
A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor's through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 23,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Home to Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering; Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts; William G. Rohrer College of Business; Virtua Health College of Medicine & Health Sciences; Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and the School of Osteopathic Medicine, it also comprises the colleges of Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science & Mathematics; Virtua Health School of Nursing & Health Professions; the schools of Earth & Environment; Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Translational Biomedical Engineering & Sciences; Veterinary Medicine; the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; and a multidisciplinary honors college. Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation; commitment to high-quality, af ... fordable education; and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified (R2/high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university for three consecutive years as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Show more
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