SUMMARY:

Performs medical, clerical, and reception duties for the Department of Family 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.

+ 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 EMR system.

+ Assists physician with patient care.

+ Draws up medications for injections given by physician.

+ Handles patient calls and relays to physician through ...