Medical Assistant Non-Certified - Port Arthur Multi-Specialty Clinic

CHRISTUS Health; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Port Arthur, TX is seeking a Medical Office Associate to assist in patient examination and care, answer phones, schedule appointments, and obtain insurance authorizations. The role includes preparing medical records, verifying information, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and AIDET guidelines.

The position requires a High School Diploma (or equivalent), 1 year of medical office experience is preferred, and BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Obtains patients’ records as pertinent to the visit.
• Performs intake to include vital signs, and completed patient history information.
• Performs POCT Procedures as trained and instructed.
• Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms and instrumentation. Delivers disposal of contaminated items per policy.
• Orders medical supplies per clinical standards.
• Documents all incidents per hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensures patient information is scanned and medical records are complete with reports signed by physician.
• Demonstrates competence to care for patients per age-specific and developmental needs.
• Utilizes AIDET guidelines at all times.
• Maintains HIPAA Compliance Standards.
• Transports patients as needed within the hospital.
• Performs administrative duties including filing, scheduling, insurance verification, and calls.
• Travels to various clinical locations as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary:

Assists in the examination, treatment, and care of patients. Also, responsible for answering phones, making appointments, obtaining insurance authorizations for tests/surgeries, and medical record preparation.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Obtains patients’ records as pertinent to the visit.
• Performs intake to include but not limited to vital signs, blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, temperature, and respiration, and completed patient history information
• Performs POCT Procedures as trained and instructed.
• Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms, and instrumentation, disposes of contaminated and disposable items per clinic, Infection Control, and OSHA.
• Orders medical supplies per clinical standards.
• Documents all incidents according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensures all patient information is scanned appropriately and the medical record is complete and accurate with all reports (signed by physician), prior to patient visit.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Utilizes AIDET guidelines at all times.
• Maintains HIPAA Compliance Standards at all times.
• Transports patients as needed to other areas in the hospital.
• Performs administrative duties including, but not limited to filing, faxing, copying, scheduling appointments, insurance verification, and making phone calls.
• Travels to various clinical locations as necessary to meet patient needs
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time