Surgery Partners, Inc·Lubbock, Texas
The role involves interacting with patients to obtain records, performing EKGs and vital signs, and managing clinical documentation in the EMR. Additionally, the assistant handles precertifications, prescriptions, and appointment scheduling under physician direction.
Join our team!!!
Are you looking to be one of the team? To be part of the family and not just another number? Are you looking for a positive work environment where teamwork and diversity are key?
We value your contributions.
Every role in our hospital has an impact on each of our patients.
We work hard to make sure our employees love their work here.
Many have been with us from the very beginning.
Because we’re physician-owned, we understand the value of having a well-trained, well-resourced staff.
When it comes to procedural healthcare, experience matters.
We are looking for a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant like you to join our Lubbock Heart team.
Interacts directly with patients to obtain information for patient records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
Utilizes standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification, and records appropriate collection information in accordance with established protocol.
Responsible for securing precertification and/or preauthorization on any and all procedures as required.
Relates results to patients by phone and/or in person according to physician instructions.
Enters data into computer system as per protocol.
Calls in, faxes, or electronically submits prescriptions as instructed by physician.
Takes telephone messages and provides feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy.
Gives instructions to patients as directed by physician.
Schedules new and follow-up appointments based on established protocol.
Performs vital signs and EKGs.
Assists in clinic as assigned or needed.
Documents and all correspondence in EMR.
Completes lab slips and other forms as instructed by physician.
Assists in ancillary department as assigned or needed.
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned or needed.
Complies with OSHA safety and health rules.
Your Shift: Full Time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital specializes in the care of cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical patients. We are also a highly active inpatient center mainly centered on surgical procedures that include cardiothoracic, orthopedic, urology, and general surgery. We have a 24-hour Emergency Department with 5 fully equipped ED rooms, 4 fully operating OR rooms, 4 cardiac catherization labs with 1 electrophysiology room, 11-day surgery rooms, 58 acute care beds spread over three units, and 16 cardiac critical care rooms. We pride ourselves on giving the best overall care possible to our patients and on our family style atmosphere that includes everyone: patients and their families, physicians, and our employees.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, a current Medical Assistant certification, and at least one year of clinical experience. A current BLS certification and knowledge of cardiology practices are also required.
Market context
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