Medical Assistant - Fondren
About The Position
The Medical Assistant will be responsible for providing support services to ensure efficient operation in the offices and clinical environment. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The specific responsibilities of the Medical Assistant encompass but are not limited to the following: Interviewing patients and document basic medical history Organizing and scheduling appointments Updating and filing medical records and insurance reports Schedule and pre-cert surgical procedures and laboratory services Assist during medical examinations Scan and index medical documents into patient charts Prepare and clean treatment rooms Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with patients, coworkers, doctors, managers, hospital staff and other individuals that you interact with at Fondren Orthopedic
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Medical office experience preferred
- Safety and Confidentiality - Follows OSHA regulations and the safety guidelines of the Practice. Follows HIPAA policies and procedures. Respects and maintains patient confidentiality.
- Organization — Uses time efficiently by prioritizing and planning work activities; is methodical and efficient in structuring tasks to be accomplished.
- Professional Maturity — The ability to separate emotional feelings from the real issues at hand. The ability to legitimately and objectively challenge the substance of our beliefs and biases of our observations.
- Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others; the ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Interpersonal Communication — Writes and speaks effectively based on the psychological, relational, situation, environmental and cultural dynamics within the situation
- Communication — The ability to write and speak effectively using appropriate convention based on the situation; actively listens to others, asks questions to verify understanding, and uses tact and consideration when delivering feedback to others.
- Proven working experience as a medical assistant
- Knowledge of electronic medical records software and procedures
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
- Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program with current CMA certification from AAMA, AMT or NCCT.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or higher preferred
Responsibilities
- Interviewing patients and document basic medical history
- Organizing and scheduling appointments
- Updating and filing medical records and insurance reports
- Schedule and pre-cert surgical procedures and laboratory services
- Assist during medical examinations
- Scan and index medical documents into patient charts
- Prepare and clean treatment rooms
- Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with patients, coworkers, doctors, managers, hospital staff and other individuals that you interact with at Fondren Orthopedic
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
