Medical Assistant Practice Support Technicians - Laredo, TX at Prominence Health
Laredo, TX 78045, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jul, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Apr, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Disease Management, Operating Systems, Spanish, Office Procedures, Writing, English, Microsoft Office

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Responsibilities:
Prominence Health is a value-based care organization bridging the gap between affiliated health systems and independent providers, building trust and collaboration between the two. Prominence Health creates value for populations and providers to strengthen integrated partnership, advance market opportunities, and improve outcomes for our patients and members. Founded in 1993, Prominence Health started as a health maintenance organization (HMO) and was acquired by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) in 2014. Prominence Health serves members, physicians, and health systems across Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Accountable Care Organizations, and commercial payer partnerships. Prominence Health is committed to transforming healthcare delivery by improving health outcomes while controlling costs and enhancing the patient experience.
Learn more at: https://prominence-health.com/

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Certified Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to ensure efficient operation of a primary care clinic. You will support the doctors, physician assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner. You must be adaptable and willing to fill in different administrative roles.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3 years Minimum Experience as Medical Assistant
  • Registered Medical Assistant Certification
  • Current BLS/CPR certification required
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office, & minor database retrieval.
  • Ability to learn and become proficient in multiple EMR’s
  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
  • Must be able to perform courteously and professionally in all interactions. Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively.
  • General medical office procedures. Front Office/ Admin expertise.
  • Chronic Disease management, understanding of Hedis, preventative health measures, and experience working with a Geriatric Population.
Responsibilities
  • Participates in decision-making and process improvement.
  • Focuses on the problem or issue, not the person.
  • Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multi-phone lines and making copies of documents as necessary.
  • Accurately files patient charts; including scanning documents into files as necessary.
  • Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists.
  • Distributes referrals as necessary to physicians and insurance companies; keep proper documentation of referral requests/responses in patient charts.
  • Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.
  • Phone/faxing patient prescriptions as necessary.
  • Schedules Diagnostic Imaging studies BMDs dietician appointments, cardiology testing, and radiology testing for patients, and completes all appropriate paperwork.
  • Accurately performs a variety of clinical testing, including EKG, PFT, DPN, Quantaflo, BMD, PQR-9, CLIA waived lab tests, vitals, O2 sats, DRE Camera, and urinalysis/hemocult tests according to licensed providers orders: Maintains QC logs per CLIA guidelines
  • Thoroughly and accurately complete patient information forms prior to physician meeting with patient; assist physician with chart as necessary.
  • Adheres to Clinic Safety and Quality guidelines.
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