Certified Medical Assistant/TPG

Job Description

Job Description

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JOIN OUR TEAM at LUBBOCK HEART & SURGICAL HOSPITAL!!!

Are you looking to be one of the team? To be part of the family and not just another number? Are you looking for a positive work environment where teamwork and diversity are key?

We value your contributions. Every role in our hospital has an impact on each of our patients. We work hard to make sure our employees love their work here. Many have been with us from the very beginning. Because we're physician-owned, we understand the value of having a well-trained, well-resourced staff. When it comes to procedural healthcare, experience matters.

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is committed to providing better outcomes for our employees!

• Great Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO & 401K
• Individually Tailored 6-12 Week Orientation
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Consumer discounts through Perks
• Family Atmosphere
• Opportunity for Multi-Unit Training
• Free CEUs through Cornerstone, our online training system

We are looking for a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant like you to join our Lubbock Heart team.

What You Will do in this Role:

• Interacts directly with patients to obtain information for patient records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
• Utilizes standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification, and records appropriate collection information in accordance with established protocol.
• Responsible for securing precertification and/or preauthorization on any and all procedures as required. 
• Relates results to patients by phone and/or in person according to physician instructions.
• Enters data into computer system as per protocol.
• Calls in, faxes, or electronically submits prescriptions as instructed by physician.
• Takes telephone messages and provides feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy.
• Gives instructions to patients as directed by physician.
• Schedules new and follow-up appointments based on established protocol.
• Performs vital signs and EKGs.
• Assists in clinic as assigned or needed.
• Documents and all correspondence in EMR.
• Completes lab slips and other forms as instructed by physician.
• Assists in ancillary department as assigned or needed.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as assigned or needed.
• Complies with OSHA safety and health rules.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of approved Medical Assistant certification program.
• Current Medical Assistant certificate.
• At least one year experience in a clinical setting.
• Current BLS.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification required.
• This position requires general knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, and equipment used in a cardiology practice, but not limited to, the following:
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions associated with work.
  Ability to perform standard EKG procedures and techniques.
• Ability to accurately complete and maintain EMR documents and records.
• Ability to understand and follow specific clinical protocol, specifications, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of relative clinical and patient care regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a minimum of supervision.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct.

Your Shift: Part Time

Your Facility: Texas Physicians Group

LHSH Incentives

• Flexible Scheduling
• No mandatory overtime

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital specializes in the care of cardiac, orthopedic, nephrology, urology, and general medical patients.  We are also a highly active inpatient center mainly centered on surgical procedures that include cardiothoracic, orthopedic, urology, and general surgery.  We have a 24-hour Emergency Department with 5 fully equipped ED rooms, 4 fully operating OR rooms, 4 cardiac catherization labs with 1 electrophysiology room, 11-day surgery rooms, 58 acute care beds spread over three units, and 16 cardiac critical care rooms.  We pride ourselves on giving the best overall care possible to our patients and on our family style atmosphere that includes everyone: patients and their families, physicians, and our employees.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer