Medical Assistant: Front & Back Office, Patient Care

Arizona Arthritis; Texas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is seeking a friendly Medical Assistant to join our team. You will greet patients, take vitals, and assist physicians or APCs, with front and back-office duties across a fast-paced clinic.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant diploma or certificate, strong communication, and multitasking abilities, and Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or certificate from an accredited program required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

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

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Medical Assistant diploma/certificate

Job description

Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C. is seeking a friendly Medical Assistant to join our team. You will greet patients, take vitals, and assist physicians or APCs, with front and back-office duties across a fast-paced clinic.

The ideal candidate will have a Medical Assistant diploma or certificate, strong communication, and multitasking abilities, and Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.