What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Medical Assistant position at Texas Health Care PLCC?
Lead Medical Assistant for ENT office.
Key Requirements:
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a medical office setting.
- Spanish Speaking (Plus): Bilingualism in Spanish is helpful due to the patient population the practice serves.
- NextGen Experience (Plus): Familiarity with the NextGen Electronic Health Record (EHR) system is a significant advantage, as it would reduce the learning curve for the new hire.
Responsibilities:
- Administrative Tasks:
- Ordering back-office supplies: Managing inventory and ensuring necessary supplies are available.
- Pre-authorizing surgeries: Obtaining approval from insurance companies before surgical procedures.
- Scheduling surgery: Coordinating surgery dates and times with patients, surgical facilities, and the physician.
- Creating surgery orders: Preparing the necessary documentation and instructions for the surgical procedure.
- Clinical Support:
- Assisting the physician with in-office procedures: Providing support during examinations and minor surgical procedures.
- Rooming patients: Escorting patients to examination rooms and preparing them for their appointments.
- Entering intake information into EHR: Documenting patient history, vital signs, and other relevant information in the electronic health record system.
In summary, this job requires an experienced medical office professional with strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask, and ideally, proficiency in Spanish and experience with the NextGen EHR system. Pay is negotiable.
