Medical Assistant - Float (North)

Job Location: North Locations

Must be able to travel to all North locations - North Cypress, Fairfield, Vintage, Tomball, Humble, Springwoods, Woodlands, Conroe

Job Posting Introduction:

Are you a Medical Assistant with a passion for ear, nose, and throat health? Join our cutting-edge Otolaryngology practice as a Medical Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with top ENT physicians and provide a wide range of services to our patients.

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with patient care, including taking patient histories, performing diagnostic tests, and assisting with procedures. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring that our patients receive the highest level of care possible. As a Medical Assistant at Texas ENT Specialists, you will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge medical technology.

At our practice, we value our team members and are committed to providing a positive work environment where everyone can thrive. We offer competitive compensation packages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. If you are a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant with a passion for Otolaryngology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity today!

Job Summary/Objective:

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician, facilitates lab tests and paperwork as needed, and assists the center’s nurse with clinical duties as directed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Greets patient and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit.
• Performs preliminary physical tests; take blood pressure, weight, and temperature; report patient history summary.
• Secures patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
• Puts charts up for physicians when patient is ready in exam room.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Assists physicians in preparing for examinations and minor procedures.
• Pre-certifies surgical and other procedures, if appropriate.
• Schedules tests and off-site procedures when necessary.
• Communicates physician referral requests to referral staff for processing.
• Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions.
• Counsel patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about surgery.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Disposes of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Takes medical stock inventory and communicates supply shortages to Office Manager or Practice Manager.
• Performs blood drawing (phlebotomy) as required for various laboratory tests ordered by the physician.
• Enters patient demographic information into the computerized lab ordering system.
• Obtains and handles laboratory specimens according to CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) guidelines.
• Prepares blood samples for transport to reference lab using centrifuge—completes appropriate requisition paperwork for processing and billing of blood specimens.
• Instructs patients in how to provide a clean-catch urine specimen whenever indicated.
• Escorts patient back to exam room following blood drawing.
• Ensures that laboratory samples are picked up by the reference laboratory daily.
• Responsible for cleaning and closing laboratory equipment at the end of the day.
• Monitors logs of specimens collected and sent to reference lab—ensures reports are returned from the reference lab in a timely manner.
• Directs lab results to physician for review and treatment plan.
• Attends annual CPR, OSHA and CLIA training programs.
• Attends all regular meetings.
• Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Office Manager, Practice Manager, or the Physicians.
• NOTE:
  • If designated as the Lead for the back-office, then the position will provide back-office oversight and will assist the Practice Manager with various duties.

Required Education and Experience:

• Medical Assistant I
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CPR Certification
  • 0 to 3 years of work experience as a Medical Assistant
  • CMA, CCMA, NCMA, or the ability to complete a Medical Assistant certification within 6 months of employment.
• Medical Assistant II
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CPR Certification
  • 3 to 6 years of work experience as a Medical Assistant
  • CMA, CCMA, NCMA, or the ability to complete a Medical Assistant certification within 6 months of employment.
• Medical Assistant III
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CPR Certification
  • 7 to 10 years of work experience as a Medical Assistant
  • Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, RMA)
• Medical Assistant IV
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CPR Certification
  • 10+ years of work experience as a Medical Assistant
  • Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, RMA)

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Medical Assistant I
  • None
• Medical Assistant II
  • RMA
• Medical Assistant III
  • RMA
• Medical Assistant IV
  • RMA

Work Conditions:

• Work is performed in a fast paced medical/clinical environment.
• Moderate to heavy physical activity.
• Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than six (6) hours per day.

AAP/EEO Statement:
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Texas ENT will be based on qualifications and job-related abilities. Texas ENT does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Texas ENT will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.

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