medical assistant Denison, TX
Premier Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep
Full Time
Denison, TX
20 - 18 USD HOURLY Today
Job description
Medical assistant Fulltime or part time
Description
Pulmonary Practice in North Texas is looking to add to their well established clinical team. If you enjoy patient interaction, sustainable work life balance, and being apart of forward growth, this job is for you!
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information, giving allergy injections.
- Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
- Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
- Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
- Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical checking vital signs, getting records from different facilties, helping providers with patient care , giving injections for biologics or allergy shots, returning VM and answering phones.
Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting.
Experience: Ideal candidate with have 1 yr experience working in Pulmonary or allergy or ENT field .
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
- Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice.
- Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
Skills:
- Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
- Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
- Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
Abilities:
- Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
- Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.
Equipment Operated: Standard medical exam/office equipment, which may include computerized health information management system for medical records, etc.
Job Type: Full-time or Part time.
Part time staff must be able to work Monday and Tuesday 8-5
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are now optional.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Preferred 1 yr MA experience however nursing and medical students are welcome
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- Certified Medical Assistant
Work Location: One location
Salary
$18 - $20 per hour
About Premier Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: Unknown
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.premierpulmonaryandsleep.com
Premier Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep
www.premierpulmonaryandsleep.com
Denison, TX
Unknown / Non-Applicable
Unknown
Company - Public
