Medical Assistant I - Harlingen

Medical Assistant

As a Medical Assistant, you'll serve a key role in delivering a unique patient experience. You'll make our guests feel as comfortable as possible while you administer general patient care and perform / assist in other medical procedures. You'll serve as a coordinator / liaison between patients, physicians, and other health care team members.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Customer Service: Welcomes each guest warmly and professionally; provides a caring environment; handles guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality; responds to all requests personably, accurately, and in a timely manner; accommodates special requests when possible
• Assists with check-in process; processes transactions required to begin / complete patient visits
• Provides exceptional customer service; manages multi-phone line system; answers calls; schedules appointments; maintains clinic calendar / scheduling; responds to emails
• Resolves patient complaints; assists patients in all Clinic-related inquiries
• Promotes H-E-B Wellness Primary Care services
• Develops an understanding of H-E-B-sponsored health insurance (e.g., co-pays, co-insurance, and related benefits-specific offerings)
• Develops in-depth understanding of eligibility files, check-in technology, electronic health record system, and overall workflow related to care delivery
• Serves as a resource to patients; facilitates coordination of patient care
• Assists with patient referral process, and associated follow-ups
• Obtains referring physician orders and outside facility images / reports as necessary
• Patient Care: Performs patient intake interviews; takes medical histories; checks / records vital signs
• Draws blood; administers medications, including injections; collects lab specimens; assists physicians with exams / other medical procedures; provides clinic support
• Replenishes medical supplies / materials
• Maintains collaborative, professional relationships with clinic staff
• Ensures adherence to HIPAA regulations

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

• Work Experience: 1+ years of experience in office, clerical, or medical work; medical assistant, admissions rep, or clinic support (preferred) 1+ years of experience in phlebotomy / blood drawing (preferred) Experience in customer service Experience working with electronic health records (preferred)
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of medical terminology Proficiency in MS Office, related software / applications Advanced interpersonal, customer service, and issue-resolution skills Advanced written / verbal communication skills Strong organization and follow-through skills; attention to detail Bilingual skills (English Spanish) a plus Ability to quickly learn new procedures / processes Ability to comfortably, efficiently manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks Ability to project process ownership, accountability, and initiative Ability to work as part of a team; ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to apply good judgment and logic in performing duties, and responding to customer needs
• Education: High school diploma, or equivalent Graduate of an accredited medical assistant or surgical technician program (preferred)
• Licenses/Certifications: - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - Must be through America Heart Association (AHA) - Medical Assistant certification (CMA) required from one of these organizations: National Health Career Association American Association of Medical Personnel American Medical Technologists National Association for Health Professionals American Association of Medical Assistants National Center for Competency Testing
• Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Function in a fast-paced clinic / office environment Sit / stand for extended periods Regularly lift up to 20 lbs Work extended hours and / or rotating schedules