Medical Assistant

Overview:

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation

Frisco, TX

Medical Assistant

Hours:

Monday - Friday

8am - 5pm

Full Time

Busy PM&R physician clinic in outpatient division of the hospital. Looking for a Medical Assistant to oversee daily operations. Medical Assistant is to handle insurance verifications, explanation of benefits data entry, faxing, scheduling, room preparation, vitals EMR data entry, communication with physicians, and support staff. Interfaces with physicians, patients and families and neighboring departments daily. Strong communication skills, a collaborative nature, attention to detail and organization a must.

Benefits of joining of becoming a Medical Assistant with us:

• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition assistance and professional development
• Student loan repayment assistance
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities
• Full benefits package for Full-time employees (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, and Long/Short Term Disability)

Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and visitors to the facility in a timely and courteous manner and tone.Timely and properly schedule patients for appointments following established guidelines or policies.
• Obtain patient, billing and insurance information in order to maintain current and accurate information in patient files, TherapySource software, and in RT billing system.
• Prepare forms and reports and conduct billing or collection activities as necessary.
• Assist patients with coordination of lab and other tests ordered by physician.
• Assist with clinical flow such as placing patients in exam rooms, cleaning and setting up exam rooms between patients.Secure and/or assist patients with transfers as necessary for physical examinations.
• Prepare patients for physical examination by accurately measuring and recording height, weight,blood pressure, respirations, temperature, pulse rate, medications, drug allergies, chief complainants and other information for their record.
• Instructs patients on procedures and treatments in accordance with physician instruction.
• Maintain and stock exam rooms and other clinical supplies.
• Perform general clerical functions including a working knowledge of all front desk duties.
• Coordinate patient charts and appointments to ensure timely service.
• Verify insurance eligibility of patients and authorization to determine if services are covered.
• Provide information to patients advising them of their financial responsibility and