Medical Assistant

Sherman MD Providers Inc; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical service provider in Port Arthur is looking for a Medical Assistant to support clinical and clerical tasks. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, scheduling, and maintaining exam rooms. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, an MA certificate, and experience in medical settings. Bilingual candidates are preferred. This role is vital for ensuring smooth office operations and high-quality care delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical office or admissions preferred.
• Registry for Medical Assistants preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers to deliver patient care.
• Record patient histories and vital signs.
• Manage patient scheduling and inquiries.
• Maintain cleanliness in exam rooms.
• Support and uphold clinic's mission and values.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High school diploma or GED

MA Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Practice Manager and Supervisor, the Medical Assistant will function as a member of the clinical and clerical team and complete assigned daily tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. The medical assistant will be responsible for rooming patients, answering incoming calls, directing calls as appropriate, and providing general office support with a variety of clerical and clinical activities and related tasks in both the front and back office.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with providers to assist in delivering world-class care to patients.


• Record patient medical histories, vital signs, or information such as test results in EMR systems.


• Provide a high level of customer service to all new and existing patients.


• Handle patient scheduling, inquiries, billing, and insurance verification.


• Assist providers during examinations by setting up exam rooms for procedures, performing simple tests, and assisting with venipuncture draws.


• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in examination rooms and with instruments.


• Maintain materials and monitor expiration dates of exam room supplies.


• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with HIPAA/Confidentiality rules and PHI regulations.


• Consistently supports and maintains the Mission, Core Values and expected customer service behaviors of the clinic/hospital by following all policies and the Code of Conduct.


• Performs other duties as assigned including cross training and possible travel to other clinics.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.


• MA Certificate required. Registry preferred.


• One to three years previous admissions or medical office experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.


• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred