Medical Assistant - Front/Back Office & Patient Care

LONE STAR ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is seeking a friendly Medical Assistant to join our team. The role includes greeting patients, taking vitals and weights, answering questions, and rooming patients for physicians or APCs.

This position requires a Medical Assistant diploma or certificate, strong communication and computer skills, and a commitment to accuracy and patient privacy. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus; cross-training across front and back office is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A high-level dedication to excellent patient care, office teamwork, detail and accuracy are required.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills, good computer skills, be flexible and dependable, and be able to multitask in a fast-paced medical office environment.
• A Medical Assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited facility.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients
• Register patients according to established protocols
• Assist patients to complete all necessary forms and documentation including medical insurance
• Ensure patient information is accurate including billing information
• Answer incoming calls and deal with inquiries
• Schedule patient appointments
• Collect co-pays and payments
• Obtain external medical reports as required by medical professionals
• Respond and comply to requests for information
• Complete other clerical duties as assigned
• Ensure reception area is well maintained, neat and clean
• Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality
• Assist with charting and recording infusion vitals/administration
• Obtain vitals on patient prior to beginning infusion, during infusion and at discontinuation
• Draw labs if needed
• Perform verbal pre-infusion questionnaire with patient
• Assist with removal/discontinuation of iv
• Maintain sterile environment at all times
• Maintain drug inventory & medical supply stock

Skills

Patient care

Office teamwork

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant diploma

Tools

Phlebotomy

IV therapy

Job description

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is seeking a friendly Medical Assistant to join our team. The role includes greeting patients, taking vitals and weights, answering questions, and rooming patients for physicians or APCs.

This position requires a Medical Assistant diploma or certificate, strong communication and computer skills, and a commitment to accuracy and patient privacy. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus; cross-training across front and back office is expected.