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Medical Assistant-Float
TX
Full Time
Clinic Support
Entry Level
Job Summary
The float position will be cross trained to help cover the need of Medical Assistant and Front Office Coordinator. The Medical Assistant, under medical supervision, assists physicians in the delivery of health care services. The Front Office Coordinator would be responsible for greeting all patients and clinic visitors in a friendly manner, directing them to the appropriate location, and providing general information about the office. The front office activities include receptionist tasks, check-in & check-out processes and referral coordination duties. This position will be assisting multiple clinics within the county to ensure patients needs are met. This need consist of helping with coverage at the Baytown, TX & La Porte, TX locations.
Job Responsibilities
BENEFITS
The float position will be cross trained to help cover the need of Medical Assistant and Front Office Coordinator. The Medical Assistant, under medical supervision, assists physicians in the delivery of health care services. The Front Office Coordinator would be responsible for greeting all patients and clinic visitors in a friendly manner, directing them to the appropriate location, and providing general information about the office. The front office activities include receptionist tasks, check-in & check-out processes and referral coordination duties. This position will be assisting multiple clinics within the county to ensure patients needs are met. This need consist of helping with coverage at the Baytown, TX & La Porte, TX locations.
Job Responsibilities
- Identify patients’ chief complaints and record observations in patient’s permanent medical record. Communicate to physician abnormal lab results.
- Assist patients in completing medical history forms and prepare patients for examinations & treatment by physician. Document all phone calls with patients. Return completed patient file to designated area.
- Perform height, weight, vital sign, and vision tests, recording them in the medical record.
- Conduct tests and procedures as directed, such as EKGs, non-stress tests, spirometer, venipunctures, skin punctures, strep screen, glucometer, and urine tests.
- Assist health service providers with treatments and examinations of patients such as injections, wound care, pelvic exams, minor surgery, and IUD insertions; assist in the identification of psychosocial needs and consult with the health service provider.
- Clean and sterilize equipment, stock patient rooms and labs with appropriate supplies. Maintain medical supply inventory.
- Transcribe doctors’ orders and prepare appropriate requisitions, forms, and calls to pharmacy. Daily follow up of pharmacy messages.
- Notify patient of any change ordered by the physician.
- Ensure Physician signs charts, labs, prescriptions, diagnostics daily.
- Maintain patient flow after check-in. Prioritize walk-in versus appointment based on conversation with patient.
- Perform triage on patient as soon as chart is ready.
- May assist more than one physician at a time.
- Comply with office policy and procedure, OSHA Standards and HIPAA Privacy Regulations as stated in HIPAA Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Must have Medical Assistant Certificate issued by an accredited institution.
- This job requires reliable transportation and willingness to travel between clinic locations.
- Must have primary care/managed care experience, minimum of 1 year.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.
- Basic medical terminology, basic arithmetic, safe vein puncture techniques, and safe work practices in a clinic setting.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurances
- FSA and Life Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Advocacy, Travel Assistance, and My Secure Advantage
- PTO Accrual and Holidays.
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