Allergy & ENT Associates Katy , TX 77449
Posted 2 weeks ago
Allergy & ENT Associates is a growing practice with locations in Houston, Austin, Dallas, & California!
We are currently looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Katy work family!
Address: 23543 Kingsland Boulevard, Suite 100
Katy, Texas 77494
Hours:
Monday8:30am
5:30pmTuesday8:00am
4:40pmWednesday8:00am
4:40pmThursday9:30am
6:40pmFriday7:00am
2:30pmSaturdayClosed
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
401K
Life insurance
PTO & Holidays
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Position Summary
To provide quality patient care services to the patients of Allergy & ENT Associates under the direction of physicians/providers and the nursing staff. Supports the goals and the objectives of the Company.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Front desk reception
Answers phones and schedules appointments
Greets patients with a smile, completion of registration forms, and gives instructions
Processes, codes, and completes insurance claim forms
Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology
Clinical:
Measures and records vital signs
Interview patients while recording and updating medical information (history, chief complaint) and medications etc. into the E H R
Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests
Provides patient education with regards to medications and instructions set forth by the provider to manage their health
Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization
Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and prepares exam room for patient
Cleans and sterilizes instruments
Check and responds to patient phone calls (communicating w/the provider on course of action and relaying to the patient)
Review and prepare requests and prior authorizations for medications
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or comparable experience.
One year medical office experience preferred.
Current CPR certification required. Medical Assistant Certification a plus.
Must be self-directed and able to work independently
Attention to detail a must
Professional, calm and courteous demeanor
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
COMPUTER SKILLS
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Physical Demands
Physical Demands: Anticipate lifting 20-25 pounds in any given day. Lifting up to 40-50 pounds may occasionally be required, depending on the specific style or type of care provided. In the performance of certain patient care tasks, the Medical Assistant may be expected to have sufficient manual dexterity in order to safely perform various skills and techniques. Tasks and expectations may vary by clinical site and medical practice. Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner. May be exposed to acutely ill patients, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, and airborne allergens used during skin testing and immunotherapy.
Work Environment
Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation; Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Typical schedule is Monday through Friday with regular working hours; Occasional overtime and/ or travel to other clinics may be required.
Allergy & ENT Associates