Loudoun Medical Group (LMG), one of the largest and most diverse physician-owned, multi-specialty group practices in Northern Virginia, has exciting employment opportunities for an experienced medical assistant to support a busy Family Medicine practice in Leesburg, VA. This position is part-time.
General Medical Assistant responsibilities include:
- Greeting patients in a friendly manner as they arrive at the office.
- Scheduling appointments.
- Enter and update patient demographics, hand paperwork and medical records.
- Answering the phones and sending messages through the office electronic medical record.
- Contacting insurance companies regarding issues with medical claims.
- Sending out patient invoices and other patient correspondence.
- Collecting co-pays and other patient payments.
- Checking benefits for office procedures.
- Keeping the reception area clean and organized.
- Works with other personnel in the office to achieve department objectives.
- Other duties as assigned by the office manager or doctor(s)
- Brings patients back to exam rooms and prepares patients for physician by obtaining accurate medical history, vital signs and other necessary clinical information.
- Administers medications and injections per physician orders.
- Performs triage through appropriate communication and documentation.
- Performs phlebotomy and other lab procedures and prepares specimens to send out to reference labs in accordance with laboratory guidelines and insurance plan requirements.
- Reports lab results back to patients. Works with physicians to ensure timely receipt and reporting of results.
- Assists physician with discharge instructions and necessary patient follow-up and education. Includes calling in prescriptions into pharmacies when necessary.
- Assists in management of patient records electronically.
- Prepares rooms for procedures – ensures proper functioning of medical equipment and maintains adequate stock of supplies.
- Ensures exam rooms are cleaned between patients and at the end of the day.
- Works with front office staff when clinical information is required to coordinate insurance referrals and authorizations.
- Provides support to front office staff when requested.
- Works with Office Manager and/or physician(s) to develop and implement clinical policies and procedures in accordance with internal and external regulations and guidelines.
- Works with other personnel in office to achieve department objectives.
- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
Job Requirements:
- High School Degree
- 1-2 years of experience in an outpatient clinic or office.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Medical reception experience preferred, not required.
- Customer service skills.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Ability to work independently and on a team.
- Professional demeanor.
- Bi-lingual a plus, but not required.
Loudoun Medical Group provides competitive compensation and benefits. Employer sponsored medical, dental vision and 401k retirement plan benefits offered. Employer paid life and disability benefits and paid vacation and sick time. This is a great opportunity to work for a thriving multi-specialty healthcare organization that employs over 350 medical providers that serve throughout 35 medical and surgical specialties in 148 clinical locations from Purcellville to Alexandria.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently employed with a Loudoun Medical Group (LMG) practice group or have you ever been employed by a Loudoun Medical Group (LMG) practice in the past?
Ability to Commute:
- Leesburg, VA 20176 (Required)
Work Location: In person
