Medical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist needed for new adult clinic in Pharr, TX.
Position Summary
The hybrid Medical Assistant (MA) and Front Desk Receptionist is a vital part of our practice. The MA is responsible for compassionate patient care and customer service and will also have combined administrative duties at the front desk. This position is expected to have a hybrid role in taking vitals, conducting patient intake, updating charts and also perform scheduling duties, insurance verifications and collecting co-pays. This person will also be expected to answer phones and assist coworkers and providers with day to day tasks.
Skills and Qualifications
-Medical Assistant certificate or degree
-One to two years of hands-on medical assisting experience with adults is preferred
-Knowledgeable of Medicare metrics and/or Medicare Advantage plans. Our ideal candidate will have experience navigating and understanding Medicare regulations and guidelines, ensuring compliance and accuracy in patient interactions and administrative duties.
-Knowledgeable of Managed Care policies and procedures and is familiar with obtaining information from health plans and IPAs
-Basic computer skills are required with preferred knowledge of eMDs
-Professional, courteous, pleasant and confidential manner
-Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred
-Willing to work a flexible schedule
-Ability to communicate clearly with patients and physicians for resolutions to inquiries, concerns, problems or situations
This position is for full time employment. Must be flexible to work day, night or weekend shifts. No phone interviews.
Job Type: Full-time
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Extended hours
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Pharr, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person