Medical Assistant - Houston, United States - Women's Pelvic Restorative Center

Description

About Us

• Women's Pelvic Restorative Center_ is the largest center staffed solely by fellowshiptrained board certified Specialists in a private practice setting. Our patients enjoy the comprehensive service and unique individualized approach we take with each patient. Our doctors and dedicated staff seek to provide women with the highest level of care for female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.

Overview of the Role:

The medical assistant provides high quality care to meet departmental goals. They responsibly and cost effectively manage equipment, supplies and ancillary services. On top of these duties, they will establish communication and maintain good working relationships with physicians and office personnel.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greet and escort patients to examining room; make them feel welcome and comfortable
• Prepare patient for exams; obtain urine specimens, check vital signs, document symptoms, complaints & medications
• Ensure the patient's demographic information is correct and updated
• Evaluate calls for emergencies and triage appropriately
• Coordinate and schedule physician's appointments, meetings, etc.
• Assist the physician, residents and fellows with exams and procedures
• Give injections and/or teach the patient to administer injections to self
• Assist patient with obtaining lab slips and/or referrals, scheduling procedures, prescriptions, etc.
• Educate patients on healthcare concerns & problems, office & hospital procedures, medications, testing, etc.
• Cooperate and interact with team members and coworkers
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and others
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Maintain patient flow
• Follow HIPAA guidelines.
• Other duties as required

Interpersonal Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service orientation and phone skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fastpaced environment
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective, working relationships
• Ability to handle oneself in a professional manner
• Adheres to policies and procedures

Experience:

• 3+ years of Medical Assistant experience; _OB/GYN Preferred_
• 1+ year of Athena EMR experience

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Completed Medical Assistant Program

Certificate/License:

Medical Assisting Certification; _Preferred_


Pay:
$ $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Inperson

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (required)

- medical assistant: 3 years (required)


License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX preferred)

Work Location:
In person