Job Title:                    Certified Medical Assistant/Scribe

Department:              Medicine

Facility:                      Rowan-Virtua SOM

Reports to:                 Practice Supervisor

SUMMARY: 

Performs medical, clerical, scribing, and reception duties for the Department of Medicine.  Provides medical assistance to physicians in the examination and treatment of patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checks patients in through EPIC system; verifies demographics and insurance information and makes any corrections or additions; copies patient’s insurance card; collects appropriate copays; retrieves referrals for appropriate visits.
• Scribes for physician and enters appropriate information into EPIC system.
• Schedules patient appointments for office visits through EPIC system.
• 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 EPIC system.
• Provides vision screening.
• Assists physician with patient care.
• Draws up medications for injections given by physician.
• Performs phlebotomies for routine labs, as needed.
• Handles patient calls and relays to physician through the EPIC system.
• Processes new patient charts in EPIC system.
• 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 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 light typing, as needed.
• Maintains a professional and orderly office appearance.
• Communicates with the Department’s various staff and offices.
• Opens and closes offices.
• 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. Experience in scribing for physicians is preferred.  At least one year of related experience in a medical office setting is preferred.  A working knowledge of medical terminology in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology and Endocrinology is preferred.  Must be able to work any evening required and travel to any satellite office.  Must have experience in electronic medical records.  The ability to work independently, excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and flexibility is required.

• The starting rate is $20.46 per hour (Probationary Rate). After completion of a six-month probationary period, the employee's pay will increase to the Job Rate of $21.07. 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.