Medical Assistant Coordinator - General Internal Medicine

Provides administrative support to division and clinical support for the Maryland Primary Care Program (MDPCP) and other Value Based Performance Programs. Assists providers in the prevention, management of chronic disease, and preventing unnecessary hospital utilization by, including but not limited to, conducting SDOH patient screenings, scheduling post ED/Inpatient discharge follow-up appointments, and depression screenings. PCMH reporting. EPIC addendums for CareFirst reporting; and other duties assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs ED/IP admissions and discharge follow-up; views EPIC and CRISP medical records to assist in the creation of care plans for patients.
• Conducts Social Determinant of Health Patient Screenings.
• Assists with care coordination of Medicare beneficiaries.
• Maintains logs of patients that have received preventative care including to but not limited to colonoscopies, diabetic eye exams and mammograms during the calendar year.
• Provides post injection and diabetic patient education.
• Identifies patients for IPPE, AWV, and SAWV and posts to providers schedules weekly.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Medical Assistant certification required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Two to three years related medical office experience.
• Ability to perform all medical assisting responsibilities under state and faculty guidelines
• General understanding and application of basic accounting principles
• PC proficiency
• Strong customer service skills
• Accurate data entry skills
• Current knowledge of payer requirements for referrals and pre-authorization
• Knowledge of GE, EPIC or similar computerized billing system
• Medical terminology preferred
• CPR certification is required