Certified Medical Assistant - Fondren

Basic Responsibility
The Medical Assistant will be responsible for providing support services to ensure efficient operation in the offices and clinical environment. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. This position will require travel to other Fondren locations in the Houston area.

Specific Responsibilities
The specific responsibilities of the Medical Assistant encompass but are not limited to the following:
•Interviewing patients and document basic medical history
•Organizing and scheduling appointments
•Updating and filing medical records and insurance reports
•Schedule and pre-cert surgical procedures and laboratory services
•Assist during medical examinations
•Scan and index medical documents into patient charts
•Prepare and clean treatment rooms
•Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with patients, coworkers, doctors, managers, hospital staff and other individuals that you interact with at Fondren Orthopedic

Skills Required:
•Proven working experience as a medical assistant
•Knowledge of electronic medical records software and procedures
•Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Strong organizational and planning skills
•Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
•Knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA requirements
•Physical Requirement: Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Minimum education and work experience requirement
•High School diploma or equivalent
•Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program with current CMA certification from AAMA,AMT or NCCT.