Medical Assistant - Houston, United States - North Houston Kidney Associates

Description

As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office.

You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.


Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports
• Arrange hospital admissions and outpatient procedures
• Check with patients and type up patients charts
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms

Skills

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
• Must be bilingual preferred language Spanish
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and Eclinical Works
• Degree in medical assistance

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Administrative Duties:

• Scheduling
• Insurance verification
• Answering phones

Supervisor:

• Physician

Travel Between Offices:

• Frequently

Work Remotely

• No

Pay:
From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Private practice

Medical specialties:

• Nephrology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No

weekends


Education:

• High school or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Medical Assistant: 1 year (preferred)


Language:

• Spanish (required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)
• Driver's License (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (preferred)

Work Location:
Multiple locations