Medical Assistant - Baxter Health Pain Clinic / West Plains, MO Location
Baxter Health•Harrison, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Assistant performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a provider. Duties include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, handling billing and coding information for insurance purposes, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, and preparing patients for examination. The position is at Baxter Health Pain Clinic in West Plains, Missouri.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, solve problems, and make decisions.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and twist for up to or exceeding 8 to 10 hours during shifts.
- Ability to push a wheelchair with a patient or equipment weighing in excess of 150 pounds.
- Ability to spend 8 or more hours in front of a computer, monitor, or similar screen using a keyboard and/or mouse.
- Ability to handle critical and highly stressful situations efficiently and with composure.
- May be exposed to inside environmental conditions, hazards including electrical currents, high heat and chemicals, and infectious disease.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum two years of related work experience preferred.
- Previous medical office experience preferred.
- Certified Nurse Assistant preferred.
Responsibilities
- Schedule appointments.
- Maintain medical records.
- Handle billing and coding information for insurance purposes.
- Take and record vital signs and medical histories.
- Prepare patients for examination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
