Medical Assistant Job In Corpus Christi, Texas
Medical Assistant Non-Certified - Spohn Academic Center
Corpus Christi, Texas 78405 Type of Facility: Hospital
Summary:
Assists in the examination, treatment and care of patients. Also, responsible for answering phones, making appointments, obtaining insurance authorizations for tests/surgeries, and medical record preparation.
Responsibilities:
- Obtains patients records as pertinent to visit.
- Performs intake to include but not limited to vital signs, blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, temperature and respiration, and completed patient history information
- Performs POCT Procedures as trained and instructed.
- Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms, instrumentation, disposes contaminated and disposable items per clinic, Infection Control and OSHA.
- Orders medical supplies per clinical standards.
- Documents all incidents according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Ensures all patient information is scanned appropriately and the medical record is complete and accurate with all reports (signed by physician), prior to patient visit.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Utilizes AIDET guidelines at all times.
- Maintains HIPAA Compliance Standards at all times.
- Transports patients as needed to other areas in the hospital.
- Performs administrative duties including, but not limited to filing, faxing, copying, scheduling appointments, insurance verification and making phone calls.
- Travels to various clinical locations as necessary to meet patient needs
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- BLS
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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