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Certified Medical Assistant I - H-E-B Health & Wellness Primary Care - Harlingen (New Clinic)
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What they do
A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.
$38,045 / year median in Texas
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
As a Concierge, you'll serve a key role in delivering a unique patient experience. You'll make our guests feel as comfortable as possible while you administer general patient care and perform / assist in other medical procedures. You'll serve as a coordinator / liaison between patients, physicians, and other health care team members.Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
Customer Service:
Welcomes each guest warmly and professionally; provides a caring environment; handles guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality; responds to all requests personably, accurately, and in a timely manner; accommodates special requests when possible Assists with check-in process; processes transactions required to begin / complete patient visits Provides exceptional customer service; manages multi-phone line system; answers calls; schedules appointments; maintains clinic calendar / scheduling; responds to emails Resolves patient complaints; assists patients in all Clinic-related inquiries Promotes H-E-B Wellness Primary Care services Develops an understanding of H-E-B-sponsored health insurance (e.g., co-pays, co-insurance, and related benefits-specific offerings) Develops in-depth understanding of eligibility files, check-in technology, electronic health record system, and overall workflow related to care delivery Serves as a resource to patients; facilitates coordination of patient care Assists with patient referral process, and associated follow-ups Obtains referring physician orders and outside facility images / reports as necessaryPatient Care:
Performs patient intake interviews; takes medical histories; checks / records vital signs Draws blood; administers medications, including injections; collects lab specimens; assists physicians with exams / other medical procedures; provides clinic support Replenishes medical supplies / materials Maintains collaborative, professional relationships with clinic staff Ensures adherence to HIPAA regulations The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Work Experience:
of experience in office- clerical
- medical work
- medical assistant
- admissions rep
- clinic support (preferred)
- of experience in phlebotomy / blood drawing (preferred)
- Experience in customer service
- Experience working with electronic health records (preferred)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of medical terminology- Proficiency in MS Office, related software / applications
- Advanced interpersonal, customer service, and issue-resolution skills
- Advanced written / verbal communication skills
- Strong organization and follow-through skills; attention to detail
- Bilingual skills (English
- Spanish) a plus
- Ability to quickly learn new procedures / processes
- Ability to comfortably, efficiently manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks
- Ability to project process ownership, accountability, and initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team; ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to apply good judgment and logic in performing duties, and responding to customer needs
Education:
or equivalent- Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Medical Assistant certification CMA- Basic Life Support BLS certification