Great Lakes Bay Health Centers·Bangor Township, Michigan
Key duties involve managing patient flow by answering phones, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, and preparing patient charts. The role also requires direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs, assisting physicians, performing phlebotomy, and maintaining clinical areas.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Answers telephones promptly, and handles/screens calls courteously, professionally and appropriately, including scheduling of patient appointments as directed and taking messages.
Greets patients and schedules return appointments.
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Verifies insurance coverage, conducts income determinations and assigns payment category and updates patient information.
Inputs data in computer in accordance with "Patient Accounting Manual" and GLBHC billing policy.
Follows Front Desk Manual for procedures.
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Prepares charts for new patients and requests charts from Medical Records Department.
Retrieves and checks encounter forms for completeness.
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Prepares patients for examination by the physician, including obtaining vital signs and measurements and determining the reason(s) for the patient visit.
Assists the physician in the exam room when required.
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Cleans and disinfects work area and maintains supplies and equipment on medical bus and in exam rooms.
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Records and maintains accurate clinical data and performs tracking and follow-up functions as assigned.
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Sorts and distributes clinic mail/deliveries as necessary.
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Performs phlebotomy services for the site.
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Prepares and send specimens to reference labs as appropriate.
1. Fills in for other staff as needed and qualified. 2. Assists in the billing process as assigned. 3. Assists with errands as assigned. 4. Assists the Migrant Program Manager/Center Manager as necessary. 5. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Completion of Medical Assisting program, with evidence of training in clinic procedures and duties. 2.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. 3.
One year experience in a medical setting preferred. Medical billing experience preferred. 4.
Travel within service area. Reimbursements provided at existing rate of the corporation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Candidates must have completed a Medical Assisting program with training in clinic procedures and hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. One year of medical setting experience and medical billing experience are preferred, along with bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Market context
Physician openings in Michigan are often driven by ongoing demand for experienced clinicians in hospital and specialty settings, especially where pediatric and acute care expertise is needed. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for advanced training, relevant clinical experience, and comfort working in high-acuity environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then compare your pediatric anesthesiology and acute care background against the listed expectations before applying.
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