We are seeking a Medical Assistant to become a part of our team! You will perform routine administrative and clinical assignments to keep the medical facility running smoothly. We are a well-established Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine practice located in the Spring Branch/Memorial City area looking for Medical Assistant (MA) to provide excellent patient care in an urgent care/office-based setting.
The MA would be working directly with the Physician and would have the opportunity to learn more about this sub-specialty including International Medicine such as physicals and vaccines. We are looking for a Medical Assistant with experience including, but not limited to:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handle all administrative duties in a timely manner to ensure appropriate client health services and billing requirements, according to policy and procedure.
- Perform routine clinical tasks to support medical staff
- Communicate with insurance companies for proper billing procedures
- Escort patients to exam rooms
- Room and take vitals from patient
- Prepare rooms with supplies
- Provide information to clients regarding medication, IV site care and hygiene maintenance
- Document and/or request routine and specialized laboratory work
- Maintains safe and clean working environment
- Ensure Third Party requirements are met, including documentation, pre-authorization, infusion time documentation and/or referrals and authorizations are in place, as applicable
- Promptly and daily retrieve lab reports for recent cases and attaches them to charts, then up for physician review
- Calls patients, labs, other physician offices and any other necessary parties to carry out physician requests and order with follow-up until the task is completed
- Perform travel consultations
- Monitor IV patients and give vaccines
- Weekly/monthly inventory of supplies/vaccines for expiration dates
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience in healthcare administration or other related fields
- Familiarity with medical billing procedures
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time