Medical Assistant Non Certified - Primary Family Medicine

CHRISTUS Health•Tyler, TX

20h

About The Position

Assists in the examination, treatment, and care of patients in Primary Family Medicine. The role also supports clinic operations by answering phones, scheduling appointments, obtaining insurance authorizations for tests and surgeries, and preparing medical records. The position may require travel to various clinical locations to meet patient needs.

Requirements

BLS certification is required.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of medical office experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of medical office experience.

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Obtain patients’ records pertinent to the visit.
Perform patient intake, including vital signs, blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, temperature, respiration, and patient history.
Perform point-of-care testing (POCT) procedures as trained and instructed.
Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms and instrumentation, and dispose of contaminated and disposable items according to clinic, Infection Control, and OSHA requirements.
Order medical supplies according to clinical standards.
Document incidents according to hospital policies and procedures.
Ensure patient information is scanned appropriately and medical records are complete and accurate, including reports signed by a physician, before patient visits.
Demonstrate competence in assigned patient-care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Use AIDET guidelines at all times.
Maintain HIPAA compliance standards at all times.
Transport patients to other areas of the hospital as needed.
Perform administrative duties, including filing, faxing, copying, scheduling appointments, insurance verification, and making phone calls.
Travel to various clinical locations as necessary to meet patient needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.