Job Description

Medical Assistant

We are looking for a skilled and organized Medical Assistant/Receptionist (full-time) to join our healthcare team in Decatur and Alliance Fort Worth area. You will perform a combination of various administrative and clinical tasks. Administrative responsibilities include greeting patients as they arrive, answering phone calls and emails, scheduling appointments, and updating and filing patients' medical records. Clinical duties include taking patient medical histories, recording patient vital signs, and preparing patients for examination.

Medical Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and gather contact information and insurance data
• Answer phone calls, respond to patient questions, and take messages
• File insurance forms and call insurance companies with questions about coverage
• Schedule new and follow-up appointments
• Take and record patient vitals
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards; facility policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local requirements.

Work Hours & Benefits:

Work hours are from 8:00 AM - 5:00PM with a 1-hour lunch break. Full-time employment is 40 hours a week. Part-time employment 20-30 hours a week. Benefits to be discussed at interview.

Medical Assistant Qualifications/Skills:

· Associate degree in a medical field (preferred)

· 1+ years of experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital

· Familiar with medical terminology

· Excellent communication and organizational skills

· Experience with EMR (electronic medical records) - eClinical Works preferred

If you are interested in applying, select the apply button at the top of the job listing. Please note that all resumes must include a list of at least three references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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