Medical Assistant - Virtual Health

**Job Title:** Medical Assistant **Department:** Virtual Health **Location:** South Dallas **Shift:** Monday \- Friday 8:00 am\-5:00 pm (Hours may vary by school and follow the school\-year calendar) **Job Type:** On\-Site Why Children’s Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting\-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well\-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. **Summary:** The purpose of this position is to perform various outpatient care duties and prepare patients for examinations/procedures, including preparing patients for clinic visits by completing intake documentation, vital signs, height/weights and rooming; preparing and assisting in examinations/procedures; collecting lab samples and performing point of care testing. Pursuant to Physician delegation, this position may collect give identified injections and medications. Additionally, this position may perform front and back\-office duties, such as registration, scheduling and financial processes in various outpatient clinics, managing the insurance authorization and referral process for a specified clinic, and collect funds. This position may also conduct screening of patient insurance to determine if financial counseling is necessary. **Responsibilities:** * Escorts or transports patient to exam rooms, treatment rooms or other areas as directed. * Prepare patient for examination and treatment by Physician or other Provider; gather patient data regarding condition; take vital signs, heigh