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The Medical Assistant will provide support services to ensure efficient operation in clinical and office environments by assisting doctors and patients with patient care management, organization, and communication tasks. Specific duties include interviewing patients, managing medical records, scheduling procedures, and preparing treatment rooms.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with an Associate degree or higher preferred, alongside medical office experience. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in safety, organization, time management, and communication, and must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
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Job description
Job DetailsLevel
EntryJob
Location:
Houston,
TX 77030Position
Type:
Full
TimeSalary
Range: $17.00 - $21.00
HourlyJob
Category: Health CareBasic Responsibility The Medical Assistant will be responsible for providing support services to ensure efficient operation in the offices and clinical environment. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. Specific Responsibilities The specific responsibilities of the
Medical
Assistant encompass but are not limited to the following: Interviewing patients and document basic medical history Organizing and scheduling appointments Updating and filing medical records and insurance reports Schedule and pre-cert surgical procedures and laboratory services Assist during medical examinations Scan and index medical documents into patient charts Prepare and clean treatment rooms Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with patients, coworkers, doctors, managers, hospital staff and other individuals that you interact with at
Fondren
Orthopedic
Education and
Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate degree or higher preferred
Medical office experience preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Safety and Confidentiality - Follows OSHA regulations and the safety guidelines of the Practice. Follows HIPAA policies and procedures. Respects and maintains patient confidentiality.
Organization — Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities; is methodical and efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished.
Professional Maturity — The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand. The ability to legitimately and objectively challenge the substance of our beliefs and biases of our observations.
Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others; the ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Interpersonal Communication — Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation
Communication — The ability to write and speak effectively using appropriate convention based on the situation; actively listens to others, asks questions to verify understanding, and uses tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others.
Physical
Demands
Physical
Demands: Tasks and expectations may vary by team. Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner. Work Environment Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor clinic office setting with adequate ventilation;
Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic) Typical schedule is Monday through Friday with regular working hours; Occasional overtime may be required.
QualificationsSkills
Required: Proven working experience as a medical assistant Knowledge of electronic medical records software and procedures Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and planning skills Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
Knowledge of
HIPAA and
OSHA requirements
Physical
Requirement: Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. Minimum education and work experience requirement High School diploma or equivalent Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program with current CMA certification from AAMA, AMT or NCCT.
