Medical Assistant

Current Opportunities at Sound Physicians • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Sound Physicians is seeking a Medical Assistant to support its Pulmonary and Critical Care programs in a fast-paced Pulmonary Clinic. The role provides local administrative and clinical support to improve operational efficiency and patient care. The Medical Assistant will work with a team supporting six providers and three other Medical Assistants and report 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.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Demonstrated values and competencies including a can-do attitude, coachability, customer focus, eagerness to learn, intellectual curiosity, patience, persistence, resourcefulness, self-starting, strategic thought, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, including taking vital signs, updating medication information, 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 foster 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, clean, and maintain examination and treatment rooms.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist physicians during exams.
• Instruct patients on medications and special dietary instructions.
• Provide verbal or faxed prescriptions.
• Administer medications as directed by a physician.
• Make prior authorization calls and 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 company policy
• Ten company-paid holidays per year
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexible and collaborative culture

What This Job Offers

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