Patient Access Rep/ Medical Assistant- COLLEGE STUDENT WORKER- Peds Cardiology - PRN- Baton Rouge

About the position This job performs appointment scheduling and medical assistant functions within a clinic setting. Provides individualized, direct patient care of assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider and assists in the implementation of the delivery of health care services. Responsibilities • Provide excellent customer service to all patients, guests, and family members. , • Ensure all patient required forms are completed and other paperwork/documents are gathered and accurate. , • Efficiently input patient/guarantor demographic and financial information; explain insurance benefits and collect co-pays, deductibles and self-pay portions due. , • Perform vital signs and other screenings, obtaining height, weight, allergy and medication history and other assessments. , • Prepare patient for exam, explaining any procedures before they are performed and answering the patients' questions. , • Schedule and reschedule patient appointments by phone or in person, including transferring patients to the appropriate departments for scheduling and updating necessary information. , • Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. , • Other related duties as required. Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent. , • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Nice-to-haves • Completion of a Medical Assistant training program. , • Related experience in a clinic or medical office setting. , • Certification in Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM). , • Certification in Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA). , • Certification as a Medical Assistant (or other medical specialty-based certification). Benefits undefined Apply tot his job