About this opportunity
Advanced Pain Care lists this Medical Assistant/ Scribe opportunity in waco, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical AssistantThe Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician and/or mid-level provider. Helps patients by providing information, services and assistance.Duties and responsibilities:Greets patients, introduces self, and escorts to exam room.Verifies patient information, medical history, medications, and confirms purpose of visit.Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts (Paper chart or EMR/EHR).May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.Completes diagnostic and procedure coding as required/needed.Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about surgery.Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the medical field including basic medical terminology.Practices safe habits including but not limited to infection control, lifting procedures, etc.Presents a professional image and customer focus.Practices teamwork by helping others willingly and communicating in a professional mannerKeeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Operates standard office equipment (e.g. copier, personal computer, fax, etc.).Has regular and predictable attendance.Adheres to Advanced Pain Care's Policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education: Requires a high school diploma or GEDExperience: One or more years' experience preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Clear and precise communicationAbility to pay close attention to detailEffectively manages day by organizing and prioritizingPossesses excellent phone and customer service skills and abilitiesProtects patient information and maintains confidentialityKnowledge of general medical terminologyOrganizational skills and ability to identify, analyze and solve problemsWorks well independently as well as with a teamStrong written and verbal communication skillsInterpersonal/human relations skillWorking conditions:Environmental Conditions: Medical Office environmentPhysical Conditions:Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of timeMust be able to bend, stoop and stretchMust be able to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, etc.
Worksite address
waco, TX, 76708, US
Who can apply
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