What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Forum Health?
Forum Health is a nationwide network of medical healthcare providers specializing in functional and integrative medicine. Our Coppell, TX office is looking to add an experienced Medical Assistant to the team. Office Hours will be Mon-Thurs 7:30-5pm on Fridays we close at 3pm but we leave once everything is complete.
The Medical Assistant position is the backbone of the clinic. Medical Assistants guide the patient on their personalized journey to live a better, healthier life. Because of this great responsibility, all assigned tasks must be completed with great care and accuracy. Medical Assistants are the liaison between the provider and the patient and must maintain a professional, calm demeanor at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for office assistant duties including coordinating and scheduling patient appointments and follow ups, greeting patients, and answering and returning patient calls.
- Responsible for gathering a thorough medical history, including vitals and BMI prior to each visit, of the patient and entering or updating patient medical record information.
- Responsible for scheduling lab testing, ordering required lab work for patients, contacting the patient regarding lab reviews, and updating the patient medical record information.
- Required to train and obtain identified certifications for medical practice equipment and devices.
- Responsible for assisting in procedures and the set-up of medical equipment.
- Responsible for the management of medical faxes and working on prior authorizations for prescribed medications.
- Refills medications as directed by the provider and coordinates prescriptions with the patient’s preferred pharmacy as needed.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must possess 1 year of experience as a Medical assistant.
- The candidate must demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.
- Preference will go to candidates willing to adapt to a fast paced environment with a steep learning curve.
- Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
- Location: Onsite, Monday to Friday
- Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off
- Visa Sponsorship: Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
We are located at:
705 Main Street
Coppell, TX 75019
Salary : $17 - $20
