What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Minivasive Pain & Orthopedics?
Minivasive Pain and Orthopedics is an outpatient clinic network serving the greater local Houston, TX area. Our teams strive to deliver personalized and compassionate care to meet our patients' individualized needs. At MPO, we continue to seek talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference and developing their clinical skillset. Come join our team at Minivasive Pain and Orthopedics and unlock your potential for excellence.
Our team at Minivasive Pain and Orthopedics - Medical Center (77054) is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in the outpatient clinical setting.The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting a positive patient experience by performing administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of physician or nurse manager and will assist the physician in scribing patient notes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrates Customer Service Standards (smiles and makes eye contact, greets each patient and visitor, seeks out patient and visitor contact, displays appropriate body language at all times, takes 5 minutes each day to go above and beyond for one patient or visitor, honor diversity and thanks each customer)
- Works efficiently and completes tasks thoroughly to optimize patient flow while maintaining quality and
- Escorts patient(s) to exam rooms, interviews patients, measures vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse,
- Confirm patient’ DOB and full name
- Confirm reason for visit and date of injury
- Educates and may give directions to patient regarding medication and treatment plan as instructed by physician or
- Maintains patient charts ensuring all related reports, labs and information is filed and available in patients’ medical
- Patient must have a referral form unless sent from another provider
- Patient must have x-ray or MRI report
- Check off list must be completed
- Letter of Protection must be in the patient file, if applicable
- Completes necessary forms as requested including but not limited to disability and FMLA forms
- Completes parking placard and/or license plate form
- Completes Urine Toxicology (UTOX) test for patient and adheres to the Testing Personnel responsibilities and duties
- Evaluates toxicology report and accurately identifies results
- Call in for patient prescription refills
- Completes op-notes, if applicable, and ensures completeness and accuracy of patients’ forms and Scribe notes
- Keeps exam rooms clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies
- Maintains and responds to e-mails, telephone calls and inquiries
- Responds to and fulfills requests for information including sending faxes and e-mails
- Takes telephone messages and provides feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls
- Communicates and documents any status updates and changes regarding patient and treatment plan
- Uses downtime efficiently, aware of team members workload and constantly helps and responds positively to
- Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records in accordance to policy
- Follows all safety rules on the job. Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards.
- Travels as necessary to other facilities
- Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Must have the ability to distinguish color to accurately interpret toxicology report and results
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to adapt with flexibility
- Ability to work as a team and independently by guiding oneself with little or no supervision
- Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
- Excellent, polished patient interaction skills. Ability to communicate professionally with patients
- Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word & E-Clinical
- Energetic with a desire to learn and develop new skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or GED
- One (1) year in medical office setting
BENEFITS OFFERED:
- 3 Medical Plans
- 2 Dental Plans
- 1 Vision Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D Plan
- 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
- PTO Holidays
Please visit our website for more information:
minivasivepain.com
Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
