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Medical Assistant I

Medical Assistant I

Steward Medical GroupBeaumont, TX
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Type : Full Time Salary : - DOE Department : Dr Lee Family Practice - Set

Position Summary This position is to function as a member of the clinical team and completes assigned daily clinical tasks to ensure smooth daily operations in the SMG (Steward Medical Group) physician practice. As the Medical Assistant I must maintain a professional, positive manner when talking with patients (and all customers) in-person, over the phone or via email. Key Responsibilities

  • Works closely with providers to assist in delivering world class care to patients.
  • Provides an elevated level of customer service to all new and existing patients of the practice.
  • Rooms patient and prepares the patient for the provider visit.
  • Takes vital signs, as necessary. Responsible for accurate blood pressures, temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, weight, height, respiratory rates and entering accurately into EMR.
  • Records patient history, chief complaint, pharmacy information, prescription list, etc. into EMR for physical.
  • Obtains required consents, completes required forms as needed for specific visit types.
  • Performs in office testing and EKGs as needed. Required to perform controls on certain in-office tests.
  • Assists provider with in-office medical procedures.
  • Properly labels all specimens, adhering to SMG policy.
  • Chaperones Providers as required.
  • Administers vaccines and medications as ordered by provider, adhering to SMG policies.
  • Responsible to follow TCM (Transitional Care Management), CCM (Chronic Care Management) and RPM (Remote Patient Monitoring) workflows if active in the practice.
  • Stocks rooms and monitors expiration dates of exam room supplies.
  • Monitors and logs medication / vaccine refrigerator temperatures.
  • Follows scheduling rules and direct schedules patient visits in other SMG practices.
  • Schedules patient appointments and appropriate testing as ordered by provider upon check out from appointments or any other time as requested.
  • Performs outreach to select patient groups as directed for patient care and quality and then schedules specialty appointments and testing as required.
  • Responsible to inform manager of clinical supply needs or assists with ordering.
  • Responsible to obtain prior authorizations and / or insurance referrals as per practice need.
  • Works assigned clinical buckets timely.
  • Must be able to work

independently with little

supervision.

  • Adheres to SMG policies.
  • Always uses discretion to ensure patient confidentiality.
  • Performs other duties as requested. Skills
  • Strong customer service excellence expected.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
  • Experience with EMR strongly preferred. (Athena preferred but not required)
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred. Education & Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Education from approved medical assistant program or equivalent.
  • One to three years as a medical assistant preferred.

    • About Steward Health Care

    Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

    As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

    Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.