About Us
PCP for Life is committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality and affordable medical treatment for the whole family in Houston. With sensitivity and compassion, we work with our patients to promote good health and wellness in a professional and caring environment.
Our focus on excellence, integrity, and quality health care means you will always be treated with respect and receive the personalized attention you deserve. Our team prides itself on delivering state-of-the-art services combined with our unique, collaborative health care approach.
Job opportunity
PCP for Life is hiring for Medical Assistants for it's clinics in the Houston area. Please be advised that PCP for Life hires for the organization, and all employees may have to travel to nearby locations for coverage as needed.
All interviews are scheduled each week at PCP for Life - Greenspoint on Monday to Friday at 9am to 12pm and 130pm to 330pm.
As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office/hospital. You will support doctors 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.
Responsibilities
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Interview patients and document basic medical history
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Organize and schedule appointments
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Update and file medical records and insurance reports
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Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
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Check with patients and type up patients' charts
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Assist during medical examinations
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Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms
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Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
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Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments
Skills
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Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
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Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
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Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
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Social perceptiveness and service-oriented
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organizational and planning skills
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Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
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Degree in medical assistance
Perform other duties as assigned by the Patient Services Manager or Health Information
Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the individual is required to have ambulatory skills sufficient to visit various parts of the organization. Requires the ability to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30lbs. Requires sitting and standing for extensive periods of time, operating a computer keyboard, telephone, and other equipment for extended periods of time. Travel to other PCP for Life health centers and other local travel will be required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Background and drug check is part of our hiring process. PCP for Life is An Equal Opportunity Employer.