Job description

As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Assists providers and nurses with patient care activities

Obtains accurate vital signs from the patient and reports abnormal findings verbally to nurse or provider

Accurately obtains health history and rectifies medication

Accurately enters documentation into the Electronic Health Record

Serves as translator between patient and healthcare provider when needed

Accurately completes patient information on laboratory requisitions and orders

Administers medications by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal routes

Performs department specific procedures

Exhibits proficiency in obtaining vital signs, including manual blood pressure readings

Prepares patient charts, obtains records necessary for clinic consultations

Prepares orders and documents for outpatient and inpatient procedures and forwards to facilities

Refills patient medications using the guidelines of the prescribing physician or provider in accordance with practice policy

Keeps exam rooms and treatment areas well stocked and clean per infection control policies and procedures

Accurately utilizes medical equipment as trained

Maintains use of universal precautions at all times

Performs inventory and reports record of equipment and supplies needing replacement or repair to Nurse Manager

Scans patient medical information into the Electronic Health Record

Triages and responds to patient communications within practice policy

Schedules appointments

Takes phone messages

Travels to satellite offices as necessary

Respects and supports patient rights, practices principals of patient and employee confidentiality

Skills

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in patient management software

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77034: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Vital signs: 1 year (Required)
• Documentation review: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• AED Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Gastroenterology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Documentation review: 1 year (Required)
• Time management: 1 year (Required)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person