Medical Assistant

Hormones by Design - Medical Assistant
Hormones by Design - Medical Assistant

***IMPORTANT***HOURS ARE: Monday: 7:40AM to 4 PM; Tues-Thurs: 6:40AM to 4 PM; Friday: 7:40AM to Noon. You MUST be able to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the early opening hours.

Job Summary: Medical Assistant needed for our Waco location. Provides exceptional customer service and promotes a professional image and attitude. Needs to be friendly, outgoing, and a multi-tasker (We want you to have fun!). Responsible for assisting a single Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in clinic; patient preparation and basic screening procedures, to assure efficient patient flow.

Hormones by Design is a hormone replacement therapy clinic specifically for women and we are now part of the Forum Health family. We brought our small-town, family oriented culture into Hormones by Design. Not just with our employees, but also with our patients. We have a small patient base that comes into our office every month, and we make sure that each and every patient feels like they are a part of the journey/family with Hormones by Design. If you are looking to be able to be empowered and work with and for women, we would love to see your application!

Expect to work between 35-40 hours each week!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Medical Assistant

• Performs initial assessment of patients to include collection and documenting of vital signs, chief complaint, history, allergies, current medication, results of laboratory.
• Provide assistance to medical providers during examination and treatment of patients, including giving various injections as ordered
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, customers, self, and other employees
• Adhere to clinic dress code; Identify yourself to patients and customers on the phone and in person; Responds to phone calls and messages in a timely manner
• Attends necessary meetings and takes responsibility for content if absent; Maintains professional growth and participates in additional training as needed; Attends meetings on time
• Assist with daily operation including answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, and other duties as assigned as needed
• Performs care in accordance with standards of care, Quality Assurance Criteria, and policy and procedure guidelines
• Will be able to work some mornings before 7:00AM
• Greets, comforts, and accommodates patients.
• Explains clinic policy to patients
• Schedules Appointments via phone or follow-ups in person.
• Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient's arrival
• Reviews schedule daily and prepares next days schedule (with patient results as appropriate).
• Answers patient's questions via phone or in person. Consults with physician on questions as needed.
• Takes messages for co-workers and physicians, and provides accurate information.
• Monitors online fax system and office e-mail. Returns faxes and e-mails as appropriate.
• Ensures patients receive new patient paperwork before their scheduled appointment.
• Scans all documents (including lab or imaging results) and places them in patient charts as needed.
• Protects patient's rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information per state/federal HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Other job duties as assigned by Office Manager or Providers.
• Wears scrubs or other proper office attire as decided by the Office Manager.
• Learns and uses EMR - Practice Fusion
• Makes outgoing phone calls including reminder notices to patients.
• May need to take prescription refill messages
• Ensures all office supplies are stocked. Reports shortages to Office Manager to be ordered.
• Opens or closes the office as needed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in other assigned duties as designated by the Office Manager, Practice/Operations Manager or providers.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work performed in an office and clinic setting.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Work environment may present exposure to virus, disease, and infection.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Possesses skills and knowledge in the following areas: Must be able to read and write the English language in a legible and understandable manner.

• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, physicians, insurance companies, suppliers, and personnel.
• Must be knowledgeable of medical practices and procedures

Requirements: 2 years min. of Medical Assistant Experience

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

• Waco, TX

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

Required experience:

• Medical Assistant: 2 year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• administering injections: 2 years (Required)
• EMR systems: 2 years (Required)
• Vital signs: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Waco, TX 76712 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20