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Summus Healthcare
Medical Assistant
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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
Summus Healthcare and Premier Independent Physicians are adding a reliable Medical Assistant with Front Desk skills to our Endocrinology clinic in Weatherford, TX. What will you do? Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in the patient's chart. Assist the medical provider in exam rooms. Give instructions to patients as instructed by the medical provider. Ensure all related reports, labs, and information is filed is available in the patient's medical record prior to their appointment. Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies. Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to the patient, medical provider, or pharmacy. Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to the medical providers. Greets patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone. Scheduling appointments in person or by telephone. Verify insurance benefits and obtain referrals and prior authorizations as needed. Collect and tag specimens exactly as outlined in each medical requisition. Properly package each specimen and ensure that every specimen is delivered to the laboratory on time. What are we looking for? Experience working in a specialty office, including drawing blood and administering injections. Understanding of medical terminology including commonly prescribed medications. Excellent patient service and patient relationship skills. Strong attention to detail. Experience using Electronic Medical Record systems. (EMRs). Bilingual a plus. What are the details? This is a full-time position. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Compensation starts at $18.00 per hour and is dependent on experience. Benefits provided? Eligibility to excellent benefits after 60 days of work including: Health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield (HMO and PPO plans). Vision and dental insurance through MetLife. PTO - Paid time off.