What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Doctors of Internal Medicine?
Busy Internal Medicine office with 3 office locations is seeking an experienced and reliable Medical Assistant (MA) for a full-time positions. Must be detail oriented, efficient and great at multitasking. This (MA) position assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direct supervision of the clinical or administrative leadership. This position also performs general administrative duties in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures. This position may also be required to schedule patient appointments, ensure medical necessity compliance, and verify eligibility for care.
Locations: NW Plano, McKinney , and East Plano
Qualifications:
- Certified Medical Assistant – must be current.
- At least one year experience in primary care/internal medicine is a MUST.
- EMR knowledge.
- eClinicalWorks EMR knowledge is a PLUS.
- Primary Care Medication Knowledge.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Must be dependable, hard-working, and a team player.
Duties:
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
- Strong telephone skills and confidence is critical in this position.
- Prepares patient for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, temperature; and reporting patient history summary.
- Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential.
- Accepts and returns patient phone calls.
- Call in prescriptions to the patients' pharmacy.
- Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying and stocking exam rooms.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
- Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
We offer a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and paid time off.
Wage will be discussed at the time of interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $23