Medical Assistant

Allergy & Ent Assoc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allergy & Ent Assoc in Houston, TX is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support clinical staff in a fast-paced allergy practice. You will interact with patients, record histories, take vital signs, and prepare the exam rooms.

You will assist with allergy testing procedures under physician supervision, manage medications with authorization, update the EHR, and uphold HIPAA privacy while delivering compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Clinical assistant responsibilities including vitals and history intake.
• Proficiency with EHR for medical record updates.
• Ability to follow physician orders and HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients, record medical history and chief complaints in the EHR.
• Measure and document vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests.
• Administer medications with physician authorization.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and exam rooms; clean and sterilize instruments.
• Check and respond to patient calls; coordinate with providers.
• Review requests and prior authorizations for medications.
• Assist with allergy testing procedures under physician supervision and respond to emergencies with RN/LVN as needed.
• Participate in training and promote patient engagement and outreach.
• Escalate workflow or safety concerns; support reduction of paper processes.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

History intake

EHR documentation

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Patient education

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

In-Service training

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Medical Assistant

Full Time Houston, TX, US

• Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology.
• Measures and records vital signs.
• Interview patients while recording and updating medical information (history, chief complaint) and medications etc. into the EHR system.
• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests.
• Provides patient education with regard 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 the exam rooms for patients
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Check and respond 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.
• 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.
• Participate in all In-Service training courses
• Participate in creative ways to promote patient engagement and personalize patient outreach, improving overall experience and driving authentic patient reviews.
• Proactively escalates patient, workflow, or operational concerns to leadership with constructive solutions.
• Promote fully electronic workflows and collaborate with leadership to reduce manual paper processes where feasible.
• Maintain patient, staff and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations.
• Provides additional support and performs other duties as assigned.

***Travel will be a requirement of this position***