Medical Assistant Authorization

Medical Assistant Authorization Employment: Non Clinical Type: Full Time Location: 925 Gessner #600 Houston Tx, TX"You can make a difference in the life of an oncology patient and find your career satisfaction by joining our team of healthcare professionals today."About Oncology Consultants Oncology Consultants has been a premier adult medical oncology & hematology practice in Houston, TX for over 40 years. Our healthcare team is committed to provide state of the art cancer treatment in a caring environment as we continue to expand our oncology services in the metropolitan region.. About the Position The role of the Infusion Authorization Medical Assistant is to facilitate the delivery of oncology patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse and / or physician. This is accomplished through direct and indirect patient care activities. Benefits: Insurances: Life, medical, dental, short term and long-term disability 401K Free parking PTO Holidays Competitive salary Employee Assistant Program Tuition Reimbursement Continuing Medical Education Allowance Pet Insurance Employee Discounts HOURS: Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: AuthorizationNew Patient initial therapyChange in therapyReceive task from ordering providerCompile Authorization form and send to auth teamComplete task to OCP for all premed/Oral therapyTrack Progress of all infusion authorizations and report to team any delaysSchedulingAll therapies when Authorization completeBack-up for Infusion MA for return to clinic appointmentsTransport patients via wheel chair as neededDocumentation of care deliveredAssist nursing staff in return of patient messagesReturn calls for routine MD follow up / testing appointmentsDelegated by Team leader when nurse is out of officeTranscribe messages from voice mail,Pull charts for messagesIndirect care activities include:Patient care supply managementAssist with patient-requested paperwork (FMLA, Short Term DisabilityAssist with Prescription Refill/Prior Authorization ProcessADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Direct Patient Care Clinic Admissions - The MA admits patients to the clinic area as needed. Vital signs are obtained: weight, height, BP, temperature, pulse, respirations. Deviations from norm are reported to the nurse / M.D. Clinic Discharge - Patients discharged from exam rooms by the M.D. are provided with follow up appointments as ordered. Patients who receive therapy are directed to the treatment area, and /or are provided with an appointment for therapy under the direction of the nurse. Precertification and authorization requests are completed and submitted to the insurance staff in each office. Tests are scheduled for the patient's return appointment as ordered and prep instructions are provided. Patients are transferred to the billing office with the visit fee ticket for check out. Patients who require transportation from the office are provided with a wheelchair and accompanied from the office by family and / or MA.2. Research EncountersWill collaborate with Research in the Authorization and Scheduling of Clinical Trial Patients3. Clinic Support ServicesHousekeeping - The MA will manage the biohazardous waste per practice standards. The MA will identify the scheduled pickup day for all staff, allowing preparation time for packing the boxes. Laboratory and exam room waste will be removed and sealed weekly and prn by the MA.COMMENTS:This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Oncology Consultants is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. Medical Center | Memorial City | Sugar Land | Katy | Willowbrook | Southwest /Northwest | Southeast/League City | Pearland |Precision | Pasadena | Cypress | Corpus Christi/ Rockport Apply today. Our short application process takes less than 5 minutes with your phone, tablet or computer.