Associates in Nephrology, a leading association of kidney specialists, is looking for a patient focused Medical Assistant to join our Park Ridge office.
What you’ll do:
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Welcomes patients in a professional manner, collects co-pays, and insurance cards. Completes all required check-in procedures.
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Prepares clinics by obtaining lab results, imaging, etc. from PCP offices, and hospitals, and prior authorization for medications, imaging, procedures, etc. Scans and updates medical records into EMR/EPIC.
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Maintains medical records.
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Fills and refills prescriptions if assigned.
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Confirms and updates medication lists.
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Complete all rooming procedures: vital signs, social and medical history etc.
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Complete check-out procedures.
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Calls patients with physician comments and instructions.
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Completes referral paperwork for initiation of dialysis.
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Schedules outpatient appointments pertaining to dialysis access, ultrasound, MRI etc.
We’re looking for someone with:
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High School Diploma or GED required.
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Two years of Medical Assistant experience.