Full-time Medical Assistant (El Paso)

Aspire Allergy & Sinus; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Free Allergy Testing

401(k) + Employer Match

Employee rewards program

Additional benefits

Job summary

Aspire Allergy & Sinus in El Paso, TX seeks a full-time Medical Assistant to support clinical and front-office operations. You will take vitals, assist with allergy testing and injections, and document patient information in the EHR while ensuring excellent patient experiences across two El Paso clinics.

Responsibilities include assisting with scheduling, patient communications, and treatment coordination, with a focus on HIPAA compliance and safety. Training across clinics is possible.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to administer injections and take vitals.
• Ability to work with electronic health records and front-office tasks.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and obtain vitals and medical history.
• Explain allergy testing and treatment protocols to patients.
• Administer subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular injections.
• Perform spirometry and other tests per Aspire Allergy protocols.
• Record patient information in the EHR and support front-office duties.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Customer Service

Communication

Injections

Vital Signs

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant Program

CPR Certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Full-time Medical Assistant (El Paso)

Department: Clinical Support

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: El Paso, TX

Reporting To: Yesmith Avila

Description

Join our clinical staff as an essential Aspire Allergy Medical Assistant and contribute to our mission of curing patients with allergy, asthma, and sinus problems. You'll be administering allergy tests and injections, providing exceptional support during in-office procedures, and assisting with front-office administrative tasks. Help us deliver an extraordinary patient experience from start to finish!

Clinic Locations: East El Paso: 1613 N Zaragoza Rd #108, El Paso, TX 79936; West El Paso: 6801 N Mesa St, Suite B-3, El Paso, TX 79912

Clinic Schedule & Hours:
Monday, 7:55am-5:00pm (East Clinic)
Tuesday, 7:55am-5:00pm (West Clinic)
Wednesday, 7:55am-5:00pm (West Clinic)
Thursday, 7:55am-5:00pm (West Clinic)
Friday, 7:55am-12:00pm (East Clinic)

A short video of a day in the life of our Medical Assistants here.

What You'll Be Doing

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Escorting patient to exam room; obtaining vitals, past/present medical history, and current medication list
• Effectively communicating allergy testing and treatment protocols to patients
• Administering subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular injections
• Conducting thorough and accurate spirometry testing to assess and evaluate lung function in patients
• Performing all testing and treatment in accordance with Aspire Allergy's protocols and safety measures
• Navigating EHR system to record accurate patient health information
• Serving patients & visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing them appropriately
• Answering all incoming phone calls and providing accurate information
• Tracking clinical inventory and resupply when needed
• Ensuring all of end of day reports and logs are accurate and complete
• Following all HIPAA rules and regulations including confidentiality of patient information
• Adhering to Aspire Allergy's protocols and safety measures
• Adhering to OSHA requirements including universal precautions and sharps disposal guidelines
• Adhering to HIPAA guidelines regarding protected health information.
• Must be willing to cross-train in front office responsibilities to support full-cycle clinic operations. Front office duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Scheduling patient appointments.
  • Collecting patient payments.
  • Supporting treatment coordination, including enrolling patients in their treatment of choice.
  • Obtain CT authorizations.

Requirements

• Must have basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills
• Must be able to effectively and clearly communicate with others to exchange information effectively
• Must be able to administer subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular injections
• Must be able to manually take patient vital signs
• Must possess the ability to maintain effective working relationship with patients, medical staff and the public
• Must possess the ability to react calmly and effectively in a difficult or emergent situation
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, balance with full range of body motion including handling and lifting up to (20) lbs
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer/keyboard at (50) wpm, calculator, telephone, copier and fax
• Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle to travel between clinics

Required education and experience

• Must have a valid driver's license

Preferred education and experience

• Completed Medical Assistant Program or Degree
• 1+ Years of Medical Assistant Experience
• 1+ Years of Medical Receptionist Experience
• Medical Assistant Certificate, vocational nurse license or related experience
• Current CPR Certification

What Benefits do we offer Aspire Employees?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays
• Free Allergy Testing and Discounted Treatments
• 401(k) + Generous Employer Match
• Employee rewards program!
• + More!

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Aspire Allergy & Sinus is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.