Medical Assistant, Certified- Bariatric Navigator-Greensboro, NC (Commitment Bonus Eligible)

Job title:

Medical Assistant, Certified- Bariatric Navigator-Greensboro, NC (Commitment Bonus Eligible)

Company

Duke University

Job description

Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.Learn more about us:MEDICAL ASSISTANT, CERTIFIED – Central Carolina Surgery GreensboroJob Location:1002 N Church St, Greensboro, NC 27401$7,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible | Paid out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments (6 months and 12 months).**Only new hires who have not worked for Duke University Health System in the past 12 months (at the time of offer) are eligible to receive the sign-on bonus.**Job Summary:We are seeking a Medical Assistant, certified or registered for our Central Carolina Surgery office located in Greensboro, NC to be responsible for the daily coordination of all bariatric patients both pre-operatively and post-operatively. Schedules appointments, verify insurance benefits, obtains prior approval, and manages the day-to-day functions in a manner that is consistent, timely, and compliant with all practice regulatory requirements.Job Duties:

• Responsible for fielding all bariatric patient phone calls and emails in a timely manner on a daily basis, no less than 36 hours
• Responsible for receiving all incoming information packets from potential bariatric patients
• Responsible for reviewing packets for insurance and practice criteria and then forwarding as necessary to physician for review
• Responsible for insurance verification and benefits
• Responsible for extensively checking all benefits for exclusions in patient insurance for bariatric surgery
• Responsible for completing the patient flow sheet to ensure accuracy and completion of all patients
• Responsible for making referral appointments to include initial, pre-op, post-op and multidisciplinary appointments before surgery
• Responsible for retrieving and receiving of any incoming medical records for bariatric patients and distributing to physicians
• Responsible for obtaining all pre-authorizations before surgery
• Responsible for collection of all co-payments, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses before surgery
• Responsible for communicating effectively all appointments, costs and answering any bariatric questions as necessary with patients
• Responsible for ongoing data entry in data outcome research products
• Responsible for explaining the bariatric seminar and process
• Responsible for making patient charts and files as necessary
• Responsible for sending packets of information to patients as necessary
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of all insurance carrier guidelines and specific criteria related to bariatric surgery
• Responsible for documenting in the appropriate bariatric tracker as required
• Responsible for attending all staff meeting
• Responsible for bariatric seminars as needed
• Responsible for complying with all confidentiality standards of practice and all HIPAA standards
• Responsible for other duties that may be assigned
• Some local travel may be required

Job Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduation from accredited Medical Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) strongly preferred.
• High school or GED graduation required.
• Certification by AAMA, AMT, NHA-CCMA, NCMA or ARMA required
• Knowledge of bariatrics preferredc
• BLS required

Job Hours:The schedule for this position is day shift/ Monday through FridaySome roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.

Expected salary

Location

Greensboro, NC

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 23:54:49 GMT

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