6 Medical Support jobs in Battle Creek

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) to join Community Care Service. The Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) functions as a vital part of the delivery of care provided to Veterans receiving services from outside the Battle Creek VA Medical Center facilities. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized administrative judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or Community Care resources. Recommends changes to existing clinic procedures based on current administrative guidelines. Duties include but are not limited to:

• AMSAs at this level develop and/or maintain effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model teams, VA medical centers, and other agencies.
• Assist with communications during the inpatient to outpatient discharge.
• Communicate with non-VA medical facilities.
• Creates authorization for payment of community care in the Healthshare Referral Manager (HSRM) or alternative software with pertinent information including the community provider's name, address, category of care, referral number, number of visits, purpose of visit, and length of authorization.
• Provides administrative support to ensure all pertinent information is transmitted to appropriate parties for community care that is authorized under any other funding sources.
• Electronically uploads all pertinent clinical and administrative data into HSRM. Maintains awareness and proficiency in all web-based application to include, PPMS, CTM and third-party administrator portal.
• Serves as an administrative point of contact in the request, coordination, and authorization for community care consults.
• Works collaboratively with Registered Nurse Care Coordinators, Program Analyst, and other VA Staff and Community Care providers.
• Receives, handles, and transfer calls appropriately with regard to telephone inquires from numerous sources including patients, other VA staff, and community providers concerning items including but not limited to; authorization terms, appointment status and billing/claims status.
• Prepares correspondence to be sent to community care providers that includes details about the terms of the authorization, the appointment date and time, and all pertinent clinical data as instructed by the RN.

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) to join Community Care Service. The Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) functions as a vital part of the delivery of care provided to Veterans receiving services from outside the Battle Creek VA Medical Center facilities. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) provides specialized and expert administrative patient support while working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model. Work involves specialized administrative judgment and the flexible use of a wide range of clinical flow processes relating to access to care across multiple clinics, specialties, and/or Community Care resources. Recommends changes to existing clinic procedures based on current administrative guidelines. Duties include but are not limited to:

• AMSAs at this level develop and/or maintain effective and efficient communication with the patient, interdisciplinary coordinated care delivery model teams, VA medical centers, and other agencies.
• Assist with communications during the inpatient to outpatient discharge.
• Communicate with non-VA medical facilities.
• Creates authorization for payment of community care in the Healthshare Referral Manager (HSRM) or alternative software with pertinent information including the community provider's name, address, category of care, referral number, number of visits, purpose of visit, and length of authorization.
• Provides administrative support to ensure all pertinent information is transmitted to appropriate parties for community care that is authorized under any other funding sources.
• Electronically uploads all pertinent clinical and administrative data into HSRM. Maintains awareness and proficiency in all web-based application to include, PPMS, CTM and third-party administrator portal.
• Serves as an administrative point of contact in the request, coordination, and authorization for community care consults.
• Works collaboratively with Registered Nurse Care Coordinators, Program Analyst, and other VA Staff and Community Care providers.
• Receives, handles, and transfer calls appropriately with regard to telephone inquires from numerous sources including patients, other VA staff, and community providers concerning items including but not limited to; authorization terms, appointment status and billing/claims status.
• Prepares correspondence to be sent to community care providers that includes details about the terms of the authorization, the appointment date and time, and all pertinent clinical data as instructed by the RN.

Assist physicians at assigned long term care facilities with audiology, optometry, podiatry care, and behavioral health. Main duties include maintaining clinical records and charts through electronic medical records, care and cleaning of medical equipment, and supporting provider.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist doctor in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Completes chart prep on scheduled patients prior to every visit.
• Verifies and maintains current and accurate clinical records, charts and medical history through electronic medical records during patient visits.
• Assures integrity of all documentation.
• Maintains current and accurate clinical records and charts through electronic medical records.
• Completes end of visit reports on the day of visit and shares with management.
• Provides daily feedback and works in conjunction with branch office to optimize schedule and reporting.
• Works with staff to coordinate and maintain patient flow during facility visit (may remove socks/shoes, may push wheelchair).
• Balance and generate daily production reports and provide to manager on day of visit.
• Accurately posts charges to the appropriate provider in a timely fashion.
• Works in a medical office capacity provided by the facility.
• Responsible for all care and cleaning of medical equipment at the end of every visit.
• Maintains medical supplies inventory by auditing stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
• Manage resources by preparing supplies with minimum waste or need for duplication.
• Ensure all medical equipment is working properly by completing preventive maintenance requirements and following manufacturer's instructions.
• Responsible for clean-up of service area used facility upon departure of visit.
• Able to multitask, be detail oriented and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ensure a positive experience for our patients.
• Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff.
• Provide timely responses to patient inquiries; document conversations in the EMR.
• Requires travel up to 100% of the time to and from assigned medical facilities.
• Actively supports and complies with all components of the compliance program, including, but not limited to, completion of training and reporting of suspected violations of law and Company policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information; abides with HIPAA, OSHA and PHI guidelines at all times.
• Reacts positively to change and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School education or GED.
• Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record and car insurance.
• Must have completed and passed a two-step Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test.
• Good computer skills required.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to follow directions and listen to needs of patients and doctors.

Physical Demands:

Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires standing, walking, pushing and stooping on a periodic basis. Lifting requirements vary depending upon specialty division hired for (Audiology and Vision: less than 50 pounds, Podiatry: minimal lifting). Must be able to push patients in wheelchair. Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range. At times, requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. At times, requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.

We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Starting at $19.60 an hour + with experience

Sign-on bonus available up to $1,000 with experience

7:30am to 6:30pm 10-hour shifts, 4 days a week

Grace Health is searching for certified medical assistants to join our pediatrics department! We offer competitive wages based on experience and up to 3 weeks of pto in the first year!

Benefits - medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance - 401k match - 8 paid holidays - generous pto accrual - employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial wellness

Examples of duties: (This list is not all inclusive.)

1. Obtains accurate patient data
2. Documents in the medical record
3. Prepares exam rooms and procedure rooms
4. Assists provider during exams and procedures
5. Administers medications, per written order
6. Provides educational materials to patient/family
7. Provides explanation of lab results, diagnostic testing results and provider orders to patient/family
8. Assists with cleaning and stocking of exam rooms and suites
9. Performs clia waived testing
10. General office duties, as assigned
11. Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, please refer to the policy on job descriptions for details that apply to every position.

Requirements - graduation from an accredited medical assisting program and state certification (cma, ccma or rma). - current bcls certification and experience in pediatric primary care preferred