Scheduler-Registration-Medical Assistant

$34,507 - $44,678/Yr

Garrett Regional Medical Center - Oakland, MD

Full-time

Onsite - Oakland, MD

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Scheduler-Registration-Medical Assistant at Garrett Regional Medical Center is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and clerical duties related to patient registration and financial obligations. This role also includes assisting with medical assistant duties as needed, ensuring efficient patient flow and accurate information management in a high-volume clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain demographic, billing, and insurance information from patients and enter it into the registration systems.
• Complete managed care responsibilities regarding pre-certification and authorizations.
• Prepare necessary paperwork for patient registration and obtain signatures.
• Collect deposits, co-payments, and document payments in the registration systems.
• Prepare armbands for patient identification.
• Balance daily receipts and cash drawer for patient payments.
• Initiate screenings and obtain pertinent information for coverage.
• Perform medical necessity checks and complete Advanced Beneficiary Notices as needed.
• Schedule, reschedule, or cancel patient appointments according to hospital workflows.
• Check for order completeness and validate orders against scheduled services.
• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, preparing for physician visits by obtaining initial information and vitals.
• Assist with immunizations, medicine refills, and ECGs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State criminal background check as required for state department of health regulated areas.

Nice-to-haves

• National Certification as CMA.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage
• Tuition Program
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program