Medical Assistant I - Steward Health Care
Houston, TX
About the Job
Position Summary This position is to function as a member of the clinical team and completes assigned daily clinical tasks to ensure smooth daily operations in the SMG (Steward Medical Group) physician practice. As the Medical Assistant I must maintain a professional, positive manner when talking with patients (and all customers) in-person, over the phone or via email.
Key Responsibilities
· Works closely with providers to assist in delivering world class care to patients.
· Provides an elevated level of customer service to all new and existing patients of the practice.
· Rooms patient and prepares the patient for the provider visit.
· Takes vital signs, as necessary. Responsible for accurate blood pressures, temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, weight, height, respiratory rates and entering accurately into EMR.
· Records patient history, chief complaint, pharmacy information, prescription list, etc. into EMR for physical.
· Adheres to SMG policies.
· Always uses discretion to ensure patient confidentiality.
· Performs other duties as requested.
Skills
· Strong customer service excellence expected.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
· Experience with EMR strongly preferred. (Athena preferred but not required)
· Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
Education & Experience
· High School Diploma or equivalent required.
· Education from approved medical assistant program or equivalent.
· One to three years as a medical assistant preferred.
Salary: $15.30-$18.28