Center For Adolescent And Child Neurology Medical Assistant Grand Rapids, MI · Full time

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Center for Adolescent and Child Neurology is a Pediatric Neurology practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our passion is to help children achieve optimal neurodevelopmental health.

The practice is committed to providing quality care in a safe environment and strive to create a friendly and fun atmosphere in which our patients can be comfortable.

Our practice is focused on delivering clinical services that promote the ultimate level of wellness for children while educating and strengthening the entire family. If you are passionate about caring for children and working in a team that is committed to providing quality healthcare as a caring part of our community, this is the right opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate must be able to learn basic duties quickly and perform them efficiently and effectively, prioritize and stay organized throughout the day, and multi-task. Other key qualities include a candidate that is self-motivated, effective communicator, a person that takes initiative to complete tasks, and a positive and contributing team player.

Other Job Requirements include:

• CMA or RMA through AAMA or AMT. Graduate of an MA Clinical Training program or externship program.
• BLS/CPR Certified through American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions in a medical practice setting.
• Word processing and computer experience is preferred
• Possess a consistently positive, cooperative and courteous attitude.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Have time management/organizational skills
• Must have thorough education or training in the basics of medical terminology
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures

Responsibilities may include:

• Obtaining insurance prior authorization for patient appointments, procedures and medications when needed
• Checking patients in and out.
• Collecting patient payments.
• Scheduling new and returning patients.
• Writing correspondence letters.
• Taking phone calls and transferring to appropriate team members.
• Ordering office supplies.
• Completing medical school forms.
• Rooming patients (taking detailed histories and vital signs).
• Obtaining prior authorizations for medications.
• Performing EEG's (Electroencephalograms).
• Drawing up injections.