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Medical Assistant (24514)
Job Description: Perot Systems Corporation is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. We are currently looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Pediatrics team in Southgate, MI.
Job Responsibilities: The Medical Assistant will perform routine clinical and business office functions. Routine clinical tasks are performed for Pediatric patients under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. All business office functions are performed under the supervision of the site practice coordinator.
Clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:
The Medical Assistant will complete pain screening, records height, weight and vital signs, explains treatment procedures to patients, prepares patients for examinations and procedures, assists the physician during the examination and procedures, collects and prepare laboratory specimens, performs basic laboratory tests (waived testing) on the premises, sterilizes medical instruments, promotes patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, prepares and administers medications as directed by a physician, authorizes drug refills as directed by the physician, telephones prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for x-rays, tests and procedures, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures/ staples, change sterile and non-sterile dressings, perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician, demonstrates competency in job skills and attends mandatory training programs, verbalizes knowledge of and participates in emergency management exercises, ensures functionality and maintenance of medical equipment and participates in maintaining continuous accreditation readiness.
Administrative duties include but are not limited to the following:
Answer telephones, greet patients, update and file patient medical records, fill out insurance forms, handle correspondence, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital admissions, process referral requests, arrange for laboratory services, handle billing and bookkeeping, maintains computerized schedules, collects cash for previous account balances, co-payments, deductibles and non-covered insurance services, completes daily reconciliation of batching and cash drawer receipts, accesses patient inquiry screens from the department's computerized patient data system to assist patients with billing related issues, informs patients of delays in appointment times and/or processing of patient requests, adheres to the revenue cycle policy, ensures accurate third party billing (verification) for all patients and perform other administrative duties as directed.
Required Skills: 1-3 years of experience as a medical assistant in Pediatrics or Family Medicine Warm friendly personality with good interpersonal and communication skills Multi-task oriented and sensitivity to others Ability to prioritize and handle stressful situations Ability to exercise initiative and handle multiple responsibilities concurrently Able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and patient assistance Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of supplies BLS required
Minimum Educational Requirements: Associates degree, GED, and/or vocational certificate
More about Perot Systems At Perot Systems, we are looking for candidates that have a high level of integrity, are tenacious and can thrive in a team environment. We will provide you with the tools and opportunities to enhance, expand and support your personal and professional growth. The Associates at Perot Systems enjoy a very entrepreneurial, dynamic environment. We do not have a rigid corporate ladder in place for you to climb but rather a career path that allows you to explore career opportunities throughout the entire organization.
In addition to a dynamic environment, Perot Systems will provide you with a very competitive salary, performance based bonuses, tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500 annually), 401K (50% match for first 4% of salary), health, dental and vision insurance coverage, paid holidays and vacation.
Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status. 
Expected Travel Time: None
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