Medical Assistant

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Full Time Heights, Houston, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition

Allergy & ENT Associates is looking for a Medical Assistant at our River Oaks Office!

What are we about?

As a multi-state, physician-led team of specialized providers and dedicated staff, we are focused on enhancing the well‑being of our patients living with allergy, asthma, and sinus conditions. Our mission is simple: to empower individuals to embrace life to the fullest through personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate healthcare.

Address: 2415 West Alabama Street, Suite 208 Houston, Texas 77098

Office

Hours:

Monday 9:00am – 6:00pm

Tuesday 8:30am – 5:00pm

Wednesday 8:30am – 5:00pm

Thursday 9:30am – 6:30pm

Friday 7:30am – 3:00pm

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

We Offer Benefits! Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO and more!

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.

• 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
• Scribing and assisting with procedures
• Performs routine allergy skin testing per protocols and documents results.
• Full shot office responsibility
• Educates testing patients regarding environmental controls, treatment plans, and medications
• Familiar with signs and symptoms of allergy testing systemic reactions. Familiar with emergency equipment and protocols for treatment.
• Seeks immediate assistance from RN/LVN staff in dealing with emergency treatment for allergy testing patients

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or comparable experience.
• 3 years medical office experience preferred.
• 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

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Safety and Confidentiality - Follows OSHA regulations and the safety guidelines of the Practice. Follows HIPAA policies and procedures. Respects and maintains patient confidentiality. Use CPR skills when necessary.
• 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  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…