Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant West Plano Medical Associates Plano, TX Job Details Full-time From $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Teamwork CCMA Certification Customer service Medical office experience Medical scheduling Medical terminology

Full Job Description Medical Assistant Duties and Responsibilities:

Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance. Maintains medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep medical equipment operating. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit. Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary. Saves doctors' time by helping with office procedures. Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; and keeping patient information confidential. Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about diagnostic procedures. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications. Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements. Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Medical Assistant Qualifications/Skills:

Supply management Verbal communication Infection control Creating a safe, effective environment Organization Scheduling Professionalism Customer focus Confidentiality Bedside manner Medical teamwork

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) 1+ years in a medical office Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), medical terminology Experience with eclinical works preferred

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Profit sharing

Work Location:

In person