Orthopedic Medical Assistant & Scribe

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health Orthopedic Institute in Edinburg, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support both administrative and clinical teams. You will perform clerical duties, take vital signs, assist with procedures, and help coordinate patient care in a busy physician office.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant program, a high school diploma or GED, BLS, good communication skills, and the ability to work bilingual in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program required.
• BLS required, if not on hire, within the first 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Good written, organizational and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English, required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physician.
• Physician office experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic administrative medical assisting functions.
• Assist in obtaining patient history, chief complaint and vital signs as necessary.
• Schedule, coordinate, make referral appointments and monitor appointments.
• Understand and adhere to managed care policies and procedures.
• Keep rooms neat, clean and well stocked with supplies.
• Set up rooms as needed for in-office procedures.
• Assist physician with in-office procedures as needed.
• Monitor schedule to ensure records are obtained prior to scheduled visits.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

BLS certification

English proficiency

Tools

EMR system

Practice IS system

Computer literacy

Job description

DHR Health Orthopedic Institute in Edinburg, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support both administrative and clinical teams. You will perform clerical duties, take vital signs, assist with procedures, and help coordinate patient care in a busy physician office.

Candidates should have a Medical Assistant program, a high school diploma or GED, BLS, good communication skills, and the ability to work bilingual in English and Spanish.