Medical Assistant

Allergy & Ent Assoc; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allergy & Ent Assoc seeks a Medical Assistant in Plano, TX for a full-time position. The MA will gather patient history, record vital signs, prepare patients for exams and assist with screenings, while maintaining exam rooms and HIPAA compliance.

The role involves patient education, medication preparation under physician supervision, handling referrals and prior authorizations, and collaborating with RN/LVN staff for emergencies and ongoing care.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and record measurements accurately.
• Interview patients and document history, chief complaint, and medications in the EHR.
• Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests.
• Assist with medication preparation and administration under physician supervision.
• Educate patients about medications and care instructions given by providers.
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and sterilize instruments.
• Respond to patient phone calls and coordinate with providers on care plans.
• Review medication requests and prior authorizations as needed.
• Be familiar with allergy testing signs, symptoms, and emergency procedures.
• Escalate operational concerns to leadership and promote electronic workflows.

Job description

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Medical Assistant

MA Full Time Plano, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1856

• 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.