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:

　　Perform assigned workflows in accordance with established protocols for the clinical system.

　　Checks patients in through EPIC/EMR system; verifies demographics and insurance information and makes any corrections or additions; copies patient’s insurance card; collects appropriate copays; retrieves referrals and authorizations for appropriate visits.

　　Schedules patient appointments for office visits through EPIC/EMR system.

　　Batches patients visit activity and prepares payments for deposits. Prepares deposit.

　　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 for injections given by physician.

　　Manage refill, referral, and authorization work queues.

　　Handles patient calls and relays to physician through the EPIC/EMR system.

　　Prepare letters as requested.

　　Communicates with and responds to the Department's various staff, offices, and nursing facilities.

　　Covers other clinical operations as requested.

　　Processes new patient charts in EPIC/EMR system for next day visits and perform pre-visit planning. Insures collection of all data for ACO and other quality measures prior to, during and after the visit.

　　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 EPIC/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 and cleans office medical equipment, as required.

　　Maintains and refers to capitation lists for various insurers.

　　Batches patient visits activity and prepares money for deposit.

　　Handles incoming and outgoing mail.

　　Performs typing, as needed.

　　Maintains a professional and orderly office appearance.

　　Communicates with the Department’s various staff and offices.

　　Opens and closes offices.

　　Performs EKG’s, Phlebotomy, on site testing, and vaccinations 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 a medical office preferred. Must have EMR experience, EPIC preferred. Must have the ability to work independently, excellent communication skills, organizational skills, work flexibility and driving to other satellite offices and facilities is required.

　　SALARY:

　　Minimum is $19.10/hour, Probationary rate applies after completion of a 180-day probationary period, employees 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).

　　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.