Medical Assistant PT

Medical Assistant PT The Specialty Alliance - 2.4 Allen, TX Job Details Part-time 10 hours ago Qualifications Health screenings In-person patient registration Medical procedure preparation Medical chart preparation Patient rooming Patient question and concern management Vital signs Medical procedure assistance Pre-examination patient preparation Medical insurance coverage verification Patient transfer methods Patient demographics Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Filing Dressing assistance Medication pass administration Phone call screening Medical scheduling Initial patient assessment Patient history taking Collecting samples for laboratory testing Prescription verification Medical record retrieval Patient hygiene assistance Medical assisting Emergency response procedures Phone triage Patient escort assistance Patient education Managing patient records Full Job Description GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant II. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Position purpose This position may be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinical services.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks :

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; checking vital signs; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting providers as needed; charting; phone triage; medication administration; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information; prescription verifications with physicians orders. 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; patient check-in and check-out; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately. 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. Other duties as assigned.