We are seeking a Patient Service Coordinator/MA to assist with ensuring efficient clinical operations and high-quality care to patients of an outpatient multi-specialty clinical practice.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
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As a Certified Medical Assistant, assist with measuring vital signs, assisting during physical examinations, completing medical workup, administering and properly update all immunizations and perform phlebotomy.
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services as needed with appropriate documentation in the electronic patient record.
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Cross-cover as Patient Service Coordinator to assist with registering patients for clinical appointments using computerized database, documenting insurance, collection of copayments and scheduling follow-up appointments.
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Interact with patients, patient families, referring physicians, and third-party carriers with regard to patient-related issues. Work with others in a team environment.
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Assist patients, patient families, referring physicians, and third-party carriers to resolve patient related issues. Schedule patients for lab tests, medical examinations, and consultations.
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Relay information to patients regarding preparation for lab tests and examinations. Maintain familiarity with various types of medical insurance to explain these plans.
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Obtain pre-certifications as required by patient’s health care insurers or managed care providers. Assist patients or family members with completion of medical insurance forms.
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Inform patients of costs of care being provided, and guide them to appropriate resources for further information, guidance, or assistance.
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Arrange or assist in arranging patient transportation.
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Answer telephone, screen callers, relay messages, and greet visitors. Open, sort, and screen mail.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Computer skills and organizational skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must have excellent customer service and organization skills.
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Must be flexible with work hours.
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Strong verbal and written communications are also required. Final applicant for this position may be required to complete.
Minimum Qualifications-
High School Diploma/GED and certification/registration as a Medical Assistant (e.g. CMA, AAMA, RMA, AMT, NAHP) required.
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One year of work experience in customer service.
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Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification,
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Must maintain MA and CPR certification/registration during employment.
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Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Classified Title: Patient Service Coordinator/Medical Assi
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Patient Service Coordinator/MA (DOM Clinical Operations)
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/02/OD
Starting Salary Range: $16.20 - $28.80 HRLY ($46,800 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 9:00am - 5:30pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: JH at Greenspring Station
Department name: SOM DOM Clinical Operations
Personnel area: School of Medicine