Role:
The Medical Assistant performs both clinical and administrative duties. The Medical Assistant supports patient care by taking medical histories and recording vital signs of patients as well as administrative duties such as requesting and updating patient medical records, filing and preparing correspondence for patients or members of the healthcare team.
Responsibilities:
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Greet and escort patient to the exam room, gather patient history, measure vital signs and document all information in the patient medical chart.
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Assists physicians in preparing and conducting office procedures.
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Give instructions to patients as directed by physician, advanced practitioner or nursing staff.
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Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments.
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Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments and prepare sterilization as required.
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Screens telephone calls for referrals to nurse or physician.
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Triage and process messages from patients, front office staff, referring physicians and pharmacies to physicians.
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Maintains patient files, records and other information.
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Compiles and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records as requested.
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Maintains patient confidentiality.
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Communicates effectively and courteously with and demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients and family.
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Treats all patients and their families with dignity and respect. o Follows universal precautions, OSHA standards and HIPAA regulations. o Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. o Performs other assigned duties as directed.
Requirements
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Exceptional Customer Services skill
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Problem solver Multi-tasker Stable temperament in stressful situations
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Exceptional interpersonal skills Effective verbal skills tcommunicate with patients, parents, doctors, and staff, in person and on the telephone
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Professional attitude and appearance Ability tspeak, understand, and write fluent English
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Ability twork with interruptions and tmanage multiple priorities
- Effective and efficient while working unsupervised
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Understands and accepts responsibility for the schedule Qualifications Active MA Certification
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Phlebotomy Certification Maintain CPR certification. Experience with eClinicalWorks
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Experience verifying insurance Benefits Offered Medical, vision, and dental insurance
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401k matching
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PTO
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Job Type: Full-time
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Salary: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour Benefits:
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401(k)
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401(k) matching
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
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Clinic
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In-person
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Ability to commute/relocate:
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Missouri City, TX 77459: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
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fluoroscopy: 1 year (Preferred)
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Pain management: 1 year (Preferred)
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eClinicalWorks: 1 year (Required)
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Vital signs: 1 year (Required)
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License/Certification:
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BLS Certification (Required)
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Certified Medical Assistant license (Required)
Work Location: In person
