Medical Assistant

We are looking for a hard working enthusiastic Medical Assistant to run the clinic for one partner in a busy Ear Nose & Throat group practice We treat all ages from newborn to seniors In our practice the MA is a critical member of the clinical team While the patient is in the clinic the MA interviews the patient and charts in the EMR as well as schedules tests and procedures and assists with minor office procedures The MA also handles and triages phone calls from patients A clear understanding that medicine is a service industry and the patient is the customer is critical Ideal skills would include at least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant an ability to take vitals an ability to type a familiarity with Windows computers and a knowledge of medical terminology ENT experience and NextGen proficiency are preferred but we are willing to train Typical hours are from 8am to 530pm M Th and 830 to 430 on Friday RESPONSIBILITIES Greet patients and bring them from the waiting room to the exam roomCollect detailed health history from each patient and record in EMR this requires reading previous chart entries and becoming familiar with existing patientsObtain faxed records from referring physiciansMeasure vital signs and record these in EMRSchedule tests procedures and referralsAssist with in office proceduresClean and sanitize rooms between patientsKeep rooms stockedClean and sterilize medical equipmentContact insurance companies to obtain prior authorizationsManage prescription refill requestsTriage patient phone calls discussing these with physician and answering patient questionsKeep nursing and patient areas neat and tidyHelp the office and physician stay on schedule EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or GED requiredMedical Assisting certification recommendedJob Type Full time Pay 1900 2100 per hour commensurate with experienceLocation Arlington Travel to Denton one day per week mileage to Denton will be reimbursed