Summary

The Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children's Cancer and Hematology Clinic in McAllen, TX is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant II with experience in scheduling referrals, verifying insurance benefits, and obtaining insurance pre-certification/prior authorizations. The candidate will assist in clinic as well performing vitals and pediatric venipuncture.  

Job Duties

• Obtains, enters and verifies patient demographic, financial and insurance information in registration system.
• Processes incoming patient referrals and schedules and coordinates referrals to off-site facilities.
• Completes and manages requests for pre-certification and prior authorization for varying medical services.
• Manages patient appointments, schedules visits and documents updates in electronic medical record.
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs and drawing blood.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: preparing/sending/receiving/filing patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information; completing forms/requisitions.
• Responds to and assists physicians with patient questions. 
• Answers telephone and assists callers with routine information; routes calls to the appropriate individual.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NAHP, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, or NRMA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Pediatrics. 
• Pre-Certification and Prior Authorization experience. 
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) Preferred.