Wellspire Medical Group is in search for a Medical Assistant with previous experience in Endocrinology. The candidate needs to be dependable, punctual, and have the ability to multi-task. Preference will be given to Spanish speaking applicants.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, temperature; reporting patient history summary. Must be able to take blood pressure manually.
- Verifies patient information, records medical history, and confirms the purpose of the visit.
- Answers incoming triage calls from patients, hospitals, and other physicians.
- Performs services such as prolia injections, A1Cs, glucose tests, CGMs, and thyroid biopsies (packaging, mailing, and collecting specimen).
- Updates and properly logs the prolia injections administered to patients; keeps track of pharmacies where the medication has been approved.
- Educates patients on proper insulin administration.
- Report and record patient lab results, fill prescriptions and medication prior authorizations.
- Responsible for communicating with reps to schedule training for patients in regard to insulin pumps.
- Order CGMs from DME companies.
- Preps patient charts, and confirms/adds patient pharmacy.
- Schedules hospital follow ups.
- Transfer patient inquiries to the proper department if needed.
- Responds to telephone encounters in a timely manner.
- Reviews the fax box and assigns it to the correct patient chart; take necessary steps to complete the task.
- Contact reps for any samples needed.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, and communicating with the office manager of any supplies needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Serves and protects the clinical practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
Schedule Requirements:
Monday to Friday from 7:15 AM to 4:30 PM.
Qualifications:
- EMR experience required, preferably with ECW.
- Medical Assistant diploma required; certified applicants are highly preferred.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA guidelines/regulations.
- Previous medical office experience required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Medical Assistant: 3 years (Required)
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77024: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
