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Medical Assistant

Posted: November 25, 2024
Salary:Up to US$23.00 per hour
Location:Dallas
Job type: Contract
Discipline:Allied
Reference:236136_1732544706
Work Location:On-site

Job description

Medical Assistant

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.



Job Summary

Medical Assistant functions as the primary clinical support to the physicians and patients served by our client. The position also includes non-clinical responsibilities to ensure continuity of operations.



Key Responsibilities

  • Answer patient phone calls and emails, document phone notes and triage patient needs in a timely, professional, and friendly manner
  • Confirm scheduled appointments and test reminders for patients
  • Room patients and record vital signs at visit, including blood pressure, pulse, weight on every visit; temperatures and oxygen saturation when indicated; and height annually.
  • Document patient history, medications and allergy updates in patient chart and maintain medical records. Create new charts in EMR if needed. Enter lab orders for physician
  • Scan and import medical records in patient chart. Mail reports to patients, as requested and obtain reports completed in other offices or hospitals. Pull and sort faxes for all physicians. Fill out FMLA, disability, handicap placard, and advance directive forms.
  • Carry out verbal orders from physician. Assist physician during physical exams, as needed * Document charges in electronic medical record for nurse only visits, including EKG
  • Administer medications and vaccines plus document in EMR. Pull samples for patients
  • Perform in-house procedures and testing, such as EKG, spirometry, ear lavage, urinalysis, flu, strep, mono, A1C, and PT/INR. Coordinate lab draws to outside labs, if required. Perform basic wound care.
  • Coordinate care for patients outside NTPHP including prior authorizations, referrals, orders, and appointments for specialists, imaging, physical therapy, home health, hospice, DME. Fax medical records, as needed. Fill out and send preoperative exam forms
  • Phone and fax prescriptions and refills in a timely manner
  • Address and send birthday cards to patients monthly
  • Maintain clean and well-supplied exam rooms and equipment. Empty biohazard containers and report low supplies for ordering. Maintain clean common space areas, including waiting room and workstations.
  • Engage with pharmaceutical representatives and familiarize them with sampling process
  • Protect patient's rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information
  • Provide coverage for other clinical team members, as needed, by placing patient's needs above all others
  • Qualifications
  • Utilizes job knowledge, judgment, and problem-solving skills to ensure quality.
  • Understands and follows safety, infection control, and HIPAA guidelines.
  • Participates in departmental quality assurance programs.
  • Must maintain a current license.
  • Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years MA experience
  • Phlebotomy experience
  • Expereince with ECW (eClinicalWorks)
  • Computer proficient
  • Must be fully vaccinated

Shift/Schedule:

  • M-F 8-5pm

Benefits:

  • Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
  • Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
  • 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Term Life Insurance Plan



Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Medix is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.