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Texas Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

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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

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Medical Assistant who values a positive patient experience, working within a team, and is flexible with working in a clinical and business office setting. We are looking for a multi-functional MA who can handle clinical responsibilities and pre-certification and insurance verifications for surgery. This is a position that requires travel to cover in clinic is other MAs are out.
Primary Role:
Manage insurance pre-certifications and surgical insurance benefits and quotes for all physicians surgeries. Contact patients regarding surgery benefits and collect surgery deposits
When Covering:
Room and vitalize patients keeping patient flow efficiently moving Record patient information such as vital signs, medical history, medication lists in the EMR system Clean and prepare exam rooms for patients Orders appropriate laboratory and/or diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician. Also responsible for following up on results for tests or laboratory on behalf of the physician. Ensuring the physician assistant/physician is apprised of all results and signs off on each patient. Administers medications and injections according to physician direction. Provides assistance to physician assistant/physician as requested in office and minor surgical procedures. Assist Supervisor in maintaining the medical inventory, cleaning and stocking exam rooms. Process patient form requests, contact referring physician offices as needed Schedule patients for labs, imaging, and surgeries at multiple facilities, as needed. Attends required meetings and assists in certain aspects of managed care with regard to patient third party insurance requirements. Participates in professional development and education to maintain current license. Travels to all locations with physician for clinic and to cover other MAs in clinic. Take messages for patient nurse/physician calls. Qualifications and Skills Previous Medical Assistant experience in specialty or ENT, experience with insurance per-certifications and insurance benefits preferred Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow Current Basic Life Support certificate Benefits Competitive hourly rate Work schedule Monday-Friday 8-5; no weekends or evenings Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401k with generous match
Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Annual Scrub Allowance Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Travel reimbursement
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Required) Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location:
In person