Medical Assistant — Patient Care & EHR Expert

Allergy & Ent Assoc; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Allergy & ENT Associates in Allen, TX seeks a qualified Medical Assistant to support clinical operations and patient care in a busy practice.

The role involves vital signs, patient interviews, EHR documentation, medication administration, and patient education under physician supervision. Strong communication and HIPAA compliance are essential; on-site work with a focus on patient experience.

Qualifications

• Proficient in medical terminology and patient communication.
• Experience with vital signs measurement and documentation.
• Ability to interview patients and record medical history accurately.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Vital signs

EHR data entry

Patient education

Job description

Allergy & ENT Associates in Allen, TX seeks a qualified Medical Assistant to support clinical operations and patient care in a busy practice.

The role involves vital signs, patient interviews, EHR documentation, medication administration, and patient education under physician supervision. Strong communication and HIPAA compliance are essential; on-site work with a focus on patient experience.