ENT Medical Assistant/Back Office

**ENT experience pays more

Position Responsibilities:

· Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.

· Performs patient intake: vital signs, height and weight, chief complaint, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as required.

· Prepares patient for exam based on reason for visit.

· Prepares and supports patient and assists provider with procedures.

· Reviews appointment schedules and ensures all patient charts are available for the visit.

· Reviews patient charts and ensures that all reports/records and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.

· Cleans, prepares and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstations.

· Calls patients regarding test results and medical instruction under the direction of a Physician.

· Calls insurance companies and gets insurance benefits and prior authorizations.

· Conduct allergy testing and shot treatment.

· Order prescriptions, diagnostic testing and laboratory testing.

· Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.

· Assists in the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.

· Maintains the inventory of medical and linen supplies.

· Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.

· Participates in quality improvement projects.