Medical Assistant Practice Support Technicians - Laredo, TX

Prominence HealthLAREDO, Texas

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Job 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 3, Prominence Health started as a health maintenance organization (HMO) and was acquired by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) in 4. 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.

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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.

Benefit Highlights :

Loan Forgiveness Program
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website : benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services :

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Duties and 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.

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.

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Medical Assistant • LAREDO, Texas