Medical Assistant

Full Job Description

Summus Healthcare and Premier Independent Physicians are adding an experienced Medical Assistant to our Endocrinology clinic in Allen, TX.

What will you do?

• Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in the patient’s chart.
• Assist the medical provider in exam rooms.
• Give instructions to patients as instructed by the medical provider.
• Ensure all related reports, labs, and information is filed is available in the patient’s medical record prior to their appointment.
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies.
• Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to the patient, medical provider, or pharmacy.
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to the medical providers.
• Collect and tag specimens exactly as outlined in each medical requisition
• Properly package each specimen and ensure that every specimen is delivered to the laboratory on time

What are we looking for?

• Experience working in a specialty office, including drawing blood and administering injections.
• Understanding of medical terminology including commonly prescribed medications.
• Excellent patient service and patient relationship skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience using Electronic Medical Record systems. (EMRs).
• Bilingual a plus

What are the details?

• This is a full-time position.
• Hours are Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Fridays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Compensation starts at $18.00 per hour and is dependent on experience.

Benefits provided?

• Eligibility to excellent benefits after 60 days of work including:
• Health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield (HMO and PPO plans).
• Vision and dental insurance through MetLife.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous time off.

About Summus Healthcare:Summus Healthcare manages primary care and specialty clinics throughout North Texas. These clinics fall under our medical group – Premier Independent Physicians. We believe in providing patients with premier care and supporting our employees with training, mentoring, and development opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary range for this position?

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Allen, TX (Required)

Work Location: In person