MA

Description

Clinical Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight, and oxygen saturation.
• Document patient medical history, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Assist providers during examinations and minor procedures.
• Administer injections, medications, vaccines, and treatments as authorized and within scope of practice.
• Perform specimen collection, point-of-care testing, EKGs, and other diagnostic procedures as directed.
• Provide patient education and follow-up instructions.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain exam rooms and medical equipment.
• Monitor and maintain medical supplies and inventory.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Schedule patient appointments and manage provider calendars.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to patient inquiries professionally.
• Process referrals, prior authorizations, and prescription refill requests.
• Verify patient demographics, insurance information, and eligibility.
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic medical records (EMR).
• Assist with patient check-in and check-out as needed.
• Collect and document required patient forms and consents.

Compliance and Safety

• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality standards.
• Follow infection control and OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with clinic policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff training.

Requirements

 Qualifications & Education:

• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served as applicable. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• One year of MA experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. 
• Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time. 
• Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, lift and pull as needed especially in fulfilling job responsibilities. 
• Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.

Work Schedule:

• Day Shift 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of this position. The job description and duties of this position are subject to change, be modified or supplemented as deemed necessary by Heart of Texas Healthcare System. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and to perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by supervisors, managers and administration. This job description does not constitute any employment contract between Heart of Texas Healthcare System and any employee.