Medical Assistant

Sound Physicians • Plano, TX

12d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Sound Physicians is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Assistant to support its Critical Care goals in a fast-paced Pulmonary Clinic. The Medical Assistant will provide local administrative and clinical support to improve operational efficiency for the Pulmonary and Critical Care programs. The position works on a team supporting six providers alongside three other Medical Assistants and reports to a Program Manager. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• High school diploma.
• One to two years of experience in the healthcare industry, such as a hospital, physician practice, or insurance setting.
• Electronic Medical Records experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, including taking vital signs, updating medications, performing spirometry and phlebotomy, administering injections, completing oxygen recertifications, and conducting other testing as needed.
• Greet patients and update patient medical records.
• Schedule appointments, tests, and treatments.
• Help facilitate positive relationships among physicians, office staff, and patients.
• Complete insurance forms and other correspondence.
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services.
• Complete patient medical histories.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during examinations.
• Prepare, clean, and maintain examination and treatment rooms.
• Instruct patients on medications and special dietary instructions.
• Provide verbal or faxed prescriptions.
• Administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Make prior authorization calls.
• Manage prescription and pharmacy calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off accruing from the start date at a rate of 15 days per year, in accordance with the company's PTO policy.
• Ten company-paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED