Medical Assistant III; Bilingual English​/Spanish

Job Details

Job Location:

TDDC Houston DHA - Houston, TX 77024

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Position purpose

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; checking vital signs; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting providers as needed; charting; phone triage; medication administration; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information;
  
  prescription verifications with physician's orders.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; patient check-in and check-out; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Requires travel between Memorial City and Katy location

Education:

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a college course in medical assisting.

Experience:

Minimum of five years of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant required. Preferably 5 years of experience internally at GI Alliance. Experience working in a Gastroenterology practice is preferred.

• Should be a leader and viewed as a leader by other staff.
• No performance or disciplinary actions in last year.
• Serves as mentor/trainer for new hires in field.
• Considered as subject-matter expert in areas by peers, management, and physicians.

• Knowledge of health care field and EMR systems.
• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
• Skill in written and verbal communications.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care practices and procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.