Medical Assistant - CCFMC

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We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join the ASAS Health team! This position performs various duties and responsibilities in a manner that emphasizes quality of care and customer service. The incumbent must work collaboratively with all Clinical services staff to support direct patient services, exhibiting flexibility and a “can-do” attitude.

About Alpine

• At ASAS, we are committed to supporting the professional development of our team.
• If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities

• Patient services are the key priority in this position, requiring the MA to serve as a point of contact with other internal and external departments, all to foster an environment that promotes patient comfort and trust.
• The position must exemplify the core values and mission of the organization, consistently exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy and tact in patient/staff interactions.
• Prepares for patient visits by reviewing and updating patient records prior to face-to-face encounters and/or Virtual Visits, otherwise known as Telehealth.
• This includes checking for updates of recent test results, lab results, and correspondence.
• Cleans rooms between patient exams to ensure patients' comfort and compliance with infection control standards; ensures all necessary supplies are stocked.
• Appropriately prepares patients for a visit and always alerts the physician / mid-level provider when the patient is ready to be seen.
• Greets patients and directs them to the appropriate exam room.
• Takes weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, and basic medical history; accurately documents in medical chart according to generally accepted medical standards.
• Assists physician or mid-level providers upon request during the patient's examination according to generally accepted medical standards.
• Utilizes time constructively and efficiently by assisting in such duties as restocking rooms/shelves/trays, checking supplies, and ensuring that all areas and exam rooms are clean and orderly. ​ Qualifications: Excellent communication skills at the level necessary for taking patients' medical histories, understanding provider and supervisor’s instructions, and accurately documenting patients' medical information.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate with patient population and staff while demonstrating a high degree of diplomacy and tact.
• Beginner to intermediate computing and phone skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding job duties and assignments.
• Willingness to cross-train within other departments within your scope of duties.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment.
• Culturally sensitive and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with ethnically diverse populations.
• Working knowledge of “Universal Precautions” always demonstrates professionalism.
• Thoroughly understand the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure according to the general standards set forth by HIPAA.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred, insurance, and ability to travel as required to perform duties.
• 1.
• High school Graduate (or GED) required.
• Current, valid Certification of Medical Assistant, preferred 3.
• Current, valid CPR certification.
• New hires who join without a current Medical Assistant certification are required to obtain their certification or recertification within 90 days of their start date.

Preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish and other languages strongly preferred.

To support this, ASAS will reimburse up to $250 in related expenses, this includes $150 for the certification exam and $100 for approved training materials.