What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at San Antonio Kidney?
Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Assistant, where your enthusiasm and dedication will directly impact patient care and clinic efficiency. In this vital role, you will support physicians and healthcare providers by performing clinical and administrative tasks that ensure smooth patient flow and exceptional service. Your expertise in medical procedures, patient interaction, and medical documentation will help create a welcoming environment for diverse patient populations across outpatient and inpatient settings. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment committed to excellence in healthcare delivery.
Responsibilities
- Provides general back-office support to physicians.
- Assist provider with exams as needed.
- Stock and monitor inventory levels of medical supplies.
- Monitors and maintains medication sample closet.
- Prepares and assists patient for testing. Obtain results for exams as requested. Obtain lab results, have physician review, and notify patient of results as instructed by physician.
- Answer patient calls and respond in a prompt and professional manner.
- Responsible for final review of chart after chart prep.
- Train back-office staff on an as needed basis when requested by Office Administrator.
- Responds and complies with requests for information via most appropriate method, including fax.
- Responsible for completing all requests within timeframes as established by office policy.
- Follow rules and regulations of confidentiality protection as it relates to patient information.
- Delivers information to patient care or other designated areas including provider offices.
- Completes the referral process on specific procedures when requested to do so by Office Administrator.
- Provides leadership and guidance for excellent customer service.
- Communicates and engages effectively with others.
- Continually seeks opportunities to learn, share knowledge, and develop processes for the transfer of information.
- Follows and maintains policy and procedures.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred.
- Minimum 2 years; combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience.
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $25