Medical Assistant

Compass Pain and Spine

Medical Assistant

Fort Worth, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Compensation

    Great Work Environment

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team! As a Medical Assistant, you will be assisting physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing a variety of clerical, administrative and clinical duties

    Your general accountabilities include preparing for each patient visit by preparing charts and pulling notes before their arrival, providing routine support alongside nurses and medical staff, assisting with keeping track of tests and lab reporting to ensure everything arrives on time and the patient is kept informed on their condition and care, scheduleing patient appointments, answers general questions, obtains authorizations and pre-authorizations for patient care services, interviewing patients to obtain their medical history, recording patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files, performing routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks, helping manage the inventory of medical supplies, setting up machines and testing equipment, and cleaning instruments, general clinic space, and rooms as needed.

    The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, an interest in learning more about a working medical environment, and has previous office experience.

    Responsibilities and General Accountabilities

    Prepare for the patient visit, including pulling charts and notes, as well as setting up medical equipment

    Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use

    Answer phones and field questions about medical issues, identifying visit needs

    Assist nurses and doctors with basic medical care and procedures by setting up the procedure and handing over instruments and materials

    Track lab results, call in prescriptions, and handle basic medical office duties

    Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.

    Cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.

    Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.

    Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.

    Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.

    Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.

    Purchases and maintains supplies and equipment.

    Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.

    Greets visitors and obtains name and other pertinent information, notifying appropriate individuals of visitor's arrival.

    Answers and routes calls, as necessary, to appropriate individuals.

    Accurately takes and delivers messages.

    Maintains log of all calls requiring further action.

    Accepts and signs for packages, and notifies addressee of package arrival.

    Performs a variety of routine clerical tasks.

    Maintains clean and orderly reception area.

    Types medical reports from rough draft, copy or tape.

    Schedules patient appointments, answers general questions, obtains authorizations and pre-authorizations for patient care services.

    Schedules appointments with ancillary departments or other care providers as needed.

    Completes required paperwork or documentation.

    Inserts laboratory results into patient charts.

    Files charts according to established procedures.

    Reads and prioritizes incoming mail.

    Provides assistance in the day-to-day administration of department.

    Establishes and maintains files and records.

    Oversees equipment and office supply inventories and initiates or approves service requests and supply orders. *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

    Possible Occupational Hazards

    Exposure to infectious disease

    Injuries due to sharps

    Bloodborne pathogen exposure & biological hazards

    Chemical and drug exposure

    Ergonomic hazards from lifting, sitting and repetitive tasks

    Latex allergies

    Stress

    Physical Demands

    Medical assistants will perform a variety of tasks that involve physical demands, including walking, standing, and light physical effort. They may also need to lift, carry, bend, kneel, reach, and squat.

    Vision: Medical assistants need to have good vision, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

    Motor skills: Medical assistants need to have gross and fine motor skills, and good hand/eye coordination.

    Mobility: Medical assistants need to be able to maneuver in small areas.

    Medical assistants may also need to help patients move into positions for physical examinations, and hand instruments and supplies to physicians.

    Qualifications

    CPR and BLS Certification or Certified Medical Assistant desired

    Excellent customer service skills

    Basic math skills

    Strong attention to detail

    Computer skills

    Reading skills

    Writing skills

    Typing skills

    Time management

    Active listening skills

    Computer literacy

    Social perceptiveness