Providence Service
Senior Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery
Providence Service, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Senior Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery
Join to apply for the Senior Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery role at Providence Description
The Senior Medical Assistant licensed provides support and clinic coordination of multiple patient care services, exercising independence in the planning and accomplishment of a wide spectrum of clerical duties. Responsibilities include: scheduling of new patients, follow-up clinic appointments, subsequent treatments, and requested diagnostic tests, acquiring of insurance verifications, referrals and authorizations, preparing and maintaining the patient's medical record, reconciling billing issues, answering multiple phone lines and triaging phone calls. Excellent communication and problem solving skills around patient care and clinic matters are vital. Exceptional compassion, sensitivity, and emotional stability are necessary. As a member of the physician practice team, this position acts as a professional liaison with patients, families, and other departments. Responsibilities Schedule new patients, follow-up clinic appointments, subsequent treatments, and requested diagnostic tests Acquire insurance verifications, referrals and authorizations Prepare and maintain the patient's medical record Reconcile billing issues Answer multiple phone lines and triage phone calls Provide professional liaison with patients, families, and other departments Required Qualifications Graduate of certified medical assistant program Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 1 year medical assistant experience in a healthcare setting (e.g., physicians office, scheduler) Preferred Qualifications Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with emphasis in Health Care Experience obtaining insurance verifications, referrals and authorizations Experience with Epic About Providence Providence Swedish caregivers are valued as part of a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area, with multiple campuses and a network of primary and specialty care locations. We are dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all. Benefits Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off (vacations, holidays, parental leave) and more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Equal Opportunity Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to an inclusive workforce and to providing equal opportunities for advancement for all employees in accordance with local, state, and federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the Senior Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery role at Providence Description
The Senior Medical Assistant licensed provides support and clinic coordination of multiple patient care services, exercising independence in the planning and accomplishment of a wide spectrum of clerical duties. Responsibilities include: scheduling of new patients, follow-up clinic appointments, subsequent treatments, and requested diagnostic tests, acquiring of insurance verifications, referrals and authorizations, preparing and maintaining the patient's medical record, reconciling billing issues, answering multiple phone lines and triaging phone calls. Excellent communication and problem solving skills around patient care and clinic matters are vital. Exceptional compassion, sensitivity, and emotional stability are necessary. As a member of the physician practice team, this position acts as a professional liaison with patients, families, and other departments. Responsibilities Schedule new patients, follow-up clinic appointments, subsequent treatments, and requested diagnostic tests Acquire insurance verifications, referrals and authorizations Prepare and maintain the patient's medical record Reconcile billing issues Answer multiple phone lines and triage phone calls Provide professional liaison with patients, families, and other departments Required Qualifications Graduate of certified medical assistant program Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 1 year medical assistant experience in a healthcare setting (e.g., physicians office, scheduler) Preferred Qualifications Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with emphasis in Health Care Experience obtaining insurance verifications, referrals and authorizations Experience with Epic About Providence Providence Swedish caregivers are valued as part of a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area, with multiple campuses and a network of primary and specialty care locations. We are dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all. Benefits Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off (vacations, holidays, parental leave) and more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Equal Opportunity Providence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to an inclusive workforce and to providing equal opportunities for advancement for all employees in accordance with local, state, and federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr