Medical Assistant Non Certified - Primary Family Med

Medical Assistant Non Certified - Primary Family Med - 394684US:NM:Alamogordo | Medical Assistants | Full TimeAssists in the examination, treatment, and care of patients. Also, responsible for answering phones, making appointments, obtaining insurance authorizations for tests/surgeries, and medical record preparation.Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Obtains patients' records as pertinent to the visit.Performs intake to include but not limited to vital signs, blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, temperature, and respiration, and completed patient history informationPerforms POCT Procedures as trained and instructed.Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms, and instrumentation, disposes of contaminated and disposable items per clinic, Infection Control, and OSHA.Orders medical supplies per clinical standards.Documents all incidents according to hospital policies and procedures.Ensures all patient information is scanned appropriately and the medical record is complete and accurate with all reports (signed by physician), prior to patient visit.Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.Utilizes AIDET guidelines at all times.Maintains HIPAA Compliance Standards at all times.Transports patients as needed to other areas in the hospital.Performs administrative duties including, but not limited to filing, faxing, copying, scheduling appointments, insurance verification, and making phone calls.Travels to various clinical locations as necessary to meet patient needsPerforms other duties as assigned.Education/SkillsHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferred.Experience1 year of medical office experience preferred.Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsBLS required.Work Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Monday-FridayWork Type: Full Time