What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Bailey Plastic Surgery?
We are a new plastic surgery practice looking to focus our patient care in South and Central Austin starting Jan/early 2025. We are looking for someone that is dependable, hard working and eager to learn. We take care of both cosmetic and reconstruction patients with plans to grow. The most important responsibility of the role is to offer a compassionate and thorough patient experience from when the patient walks through the door and throughout the entirety of their experience with Bailey Plastic Surgery. The ideal person for this position has some experience in medical assistant job responsibilities with great time management and an eagerness for their own personal growth.
Responsibilities
- Intake patient including vital signs (blood pressure, HR, RR, temp) and room a patient
- Document basic medical/surgical history
- Assistant during patient interviews, examinations
- Document patient information, medical history, treatment plan and other relevant information with precision and efficiency
- Update and file medical records, insurance reports
- Check patient charts and prepare for insurance preauthorizations (Prefer experience with medical insurance)
- Prepare and clean treatment rooms, help set up for procedures. May include cleaning rooms, stocking supplies.
- Willingness to cross-train within other departments within your scope of duties which may include telephone calls with patients to update them on plan of care, scheduling patients and arranging hospital follow up as needed
Skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task (required)
- Compassionate bedside manner (required)
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to learn EMR/computer systems
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
- Knowledge of medical office management systems (preferred)
- Knowledge of or experience with medical insurance authorizations (preferred)
Education
- High school or equivalent (preferred)
- Medical Assistant (preferred)
License/Certification
- BLS (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Plastic Surgery
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22