What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (BMC - Baytown) position at Baytown Medical Center?
Job description
Our Mission is to provide and improve the health of the people in our community with quality care in a cost-effective setting.
Our Vision is to provide premier healthcare services for the people in our community and service area, and to foster an environment of professional and community education.
Position Description:
The Medical Assistant is responsible for basic office responsibilities such as coordinating communications between the providers and the patients, accurately scribing the consultation between providers and patients, ensuring the quality and assurance of complete patient care, assists billing in the accuracy of the diagnosis and documentation that are vital for reimbursement etc. Build effective relationships with all team members and remain organized and accurate with all documentation.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Extern - 2 years experience in a medical office setting
- Time Management, organization, attention to detail, quality focus, professionalism, productivity, thoroughness, coordination, deadline oriented, internal communication, excellent customer service
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Familiar with medical terminology
- Ability to type at least 35wpm
- Must be able to sit for prolonged amounts of time, must be computer literate and have professional telephone etiquette
- Must be able to travel to various outpatient sites on occasion
- Must be able to transport patients as required lifting patients according to safety standards
- Current CPR certificate required
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- A patient who needs an endoscopic procedure would most likely visit a/an ______.
A. gastroenterologist
B. oncologist
C. cardiologist
D. dermatologist
E. rheumatologist
- A client is upset about a service delay. He's speaking loudly and attracting attention.
What would you do?
A. Acknowledge his feelings and explain how you'll try to speed things up
B. Politely ask him to calm down and explain that getting upset won't help speed things up
C. Explain that all clients are equally important and you're doing your best
D. Suggest he contact the customer service hotline
E. Direct him to speak to your supervisor
- Which vital sign is likely documented incorrectly?
A. Blood pressure: 80/118 mmHg
B. Respiratory rate: 18 breaths per minute
C. Oxygen saturation (SpO2): 95%
D. Pulse rate: 80 bpm
E. Body temperature: 97.9°F
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77090 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Baytown, TX 77521: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person