MEDICAL ASSISTANT (FT) PALESTINE URGENT CARE TEXAS SPINE AND JOINT HOSPITAL TYLER, TEXAS

Medical Assistance / Front Desk Float:  The Medical Assistants work closely with patients and under the supervision of Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants.  Medical assistants spend a significant amount of time working directly with patients obtaining medical history information; checking vital signs; performing tests; collecting specimens and administering injections/medications.  Entering patient data in CPSI. They will also perform the administrative tasks such as but not limited to maintaining compliance records; inventory & ordering supplies.  Front desk responsibilities include and not limited to answering all external calls; greeting every patient that arrives in the lobby of TSJH Urgent Care.  They will review and scan ID & insurance cards, verification of benefits, LOP orders and any other vital information that is forwarded to him/her to enter in CPSI.  Will ensure the lobby is always well maintained.  Admit patients into CPSI & notify the Medical Assistant that they have a patient ready.  Collect co-pays and run a daily report balancing all money collected.   Primary location: Palestine (secondary location: Tyler on occasion)  Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.  Must hold a current MA license/certification.   Experience in a clinic or hospital required.