Position Summary : Functions as a member of the clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.
Position Key Accountabilities : 1. Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service / satisfaction.
2. Effectively participates in planning and preparing for patient visits ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic specific requirements are available.
3. Rooms patients consistent with clinic needs while determining and documenting chief complaint and reason for visit, vital signs, medication list, allergies, smoking history and other information as required by clinic.
Keeps patients informed of delays and progress of clinical appointments. 4. Prepares and stocks rooms (daily / weekly) and clinic supplies in advance of clinic visit as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients.
5. Prepares for and assists with routine and specialty procedures. 6. Schedules patients for follow-up appointments or referrals and performs routine clerical duties for team and staff to include photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
7. Performs telephone messaging and in person screening with appropriate follow up. 8. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
9. Performs other duties as assigned Occupational License / CertificationMedical Assistant License in state of TXMinimum EducationHigh School Diploma / GEDHigh School Diploma / GED4 yearsAdditional Information on EducationCompletion of Medical Assistance Program from a certified schoolPay DetailsHourly pay, depends on experienceBackground requirements : Candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check.
Due to the nature of the employer's business, company policy requires that candidates, with specific classes / types of convictions, cannot be considered for employment.