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.
- 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
Location: Steward Medical Group · 1145.90378 Oh-Medical Assoc Of Houston
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Mon-Fri, 8:30-5pm