Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Txhealthcare; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Txhealthcare in Irving, Texas is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant to support front desk and clinical operations in a busy primary care office.

You will greet patients, enter new information, verify insurance, collect co-pays, schedule appointments and assist with procedures while maintaining accurate charting in NextGen EMR.

Strong customer service, excellent telephone skills, and knowledge of HMOs/PPOs are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Medical Assistant diploma, certification, graduate transcript, or equivalent front desk/office experience.
• Excellent customer service and telephone skills.
• Working knowledge of insurance plans (HMOs, PPOs, commercial).
• Previous medical front desk or office experience preferred.
• Experience with NextGen EPM/EMR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and check in/out.
• Enter patient information and update records.
• Verify insurance coverage and collect co-pays.
• Schedule appointments and procedures.
• Assist with procedures and rooming patients.
• Maintain clean and stocked rooms and perform clerical duties.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

EHR experience

Front desk

Telephone skills

Education

MA diploma/certification

Tools

NextGen EPM/EMR

Job description

Qualified candidates must be able to perform various duties that may include greeting patients, entering new patient information, checking patients in and out, verifying insurance coverage, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, collecting co-payments, assisting with procedures, taking medical history, cleaning and stocking rooms, refills, pre-certifications, rooming patients, scheduling procedures, lab work, EHR charting, and other clinical or administrative duties as needed.

Job Requirements:

Applicants must have a Medical Assistant diploma, certification, graduate transcript, or equivalent medical office/front desk experience.

Candidates should possess excellent customer service and telephone skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and a working knowledge of insurance plans, including HMOs, PPOs, and commercial insurance. Previous medical front desk or medical office experience is preferred. Experience with NextGen EPM/EMR is a plus.