Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

**JOB DESCRIPTION** \| MEDICAL ASSISTANT **LOCATION** \| STONE OAK **EMPLOYMENT TYPE** \| PART TIME **AVAILABLE** \| IMMEDIATE **HOW TO APPLY** \| EMAIL RESUME (Word / PDF format) **ABOUT US** \| Paley MD is an established family practice clinic located in Stone Oak. Starting with just three exam rooms, Dr. Paley prided himself on providing a family\-oriented environment to his patients having his practice be the next best thing to a "house call". Twenty years later with 3 providers, Paley MD continues to pride itself in creating a family\-style atmosphere providing comprehensive patient health management. **OVERVIEW** \| We are a well established, well respected family practice in Stone Oak. Our culture is one of professionalism, service and genuine care for our patients and our staff within a family\-oriented atmosphere. The medical assistant is often the first person patients interact with and is instrumental in demonstrating our commitment to meeting patients' needs as best we can. The medical assistant is the first to answer questions, direct calls to the right person, problem solve, collect accurate vitals and personal medical information. The medical assistant is one of the most visible representative of the clinic and absolutely critical to ensuring a smooth operation. Success in this position requires excellent customer service, teamwork, communication, computer skills and a positive attitude/willingness to do what is needed for individual and team success. **JOB SUMMARY** \| This position serves as the first point of contact between patients and the facility. Coordinates and guides patient visit from check\-in to check\-out. Performs various functions including, vitalizing patients, scheduling, collecting personal medical information, refilling medications, gathering patient demographic information, performing EKG, CGM (continuous glucose monitoring), Answers and routes phone calls and completes daily paperwork and necessary reports. Referral coordinator is instrumental in getting specialist on board to collaborate with Dr. Paley to treat underlying conditions. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** \| * Vitalizing, medical record documentation, documents messages and routes to appropriate clinical staff. Ensures documentation in medical record is complete including lab and test results. Assists in facilitating requests for patient medical records. * Receives patient in applicable systems, confirms patient demographics and insurance information and performs insurance verification when required. * May schedule patient's office appointments, follow\-up appointments, diagnostic tests, in\-office procedures and may provide patient with preparation instructions for exams, tests, or procedures when required. * Prints physician schedules, ensures that the exam rooms are clean in preparation for next business day. Prints and files transcription notes. Provides administrative support for Physicians as needed. Scanning capability for documentation. * Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day. * Performs various administrative tasks and support as assigned by the Office Manager and Physicians. * Inputs referrals into system for CT, MRI, \& other specialist to treat medical conditions for patients. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** \| * Knowledge normally attained with completion of high school diploma or equivalent. * Medical Assistant certification * Ability to task between heavy phone volume, multiple computer systems and frequent interruptions. * Ability to handle ongoing face\-to\-face contact with patients and staff while functioning in a busy medical office environment. * High proficiency with data entry in multiple systems. * Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** \| * One year experience working in a medical office and/or hospital setting preferred. * Working knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. * Previous experience working with electronic medical record software and insurance is preferred. Bi\-lingual in Spanish is preferred. * Additional related education and/or experience preferred. \|\| Job Type: Part\-time Pay: $16\.50 \- $18\.00 per hour Benefits: * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * On\-the\-job training * Opportunities for advancement * Paid training Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) License/Certification: * Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * San Antonio, TX 78258: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person