Medical Assistant
4 days ago
Houston
Job Description1099 Independent Contractor: Medical Assistant (Administrative) Location: In-person, Office-Based (South Loop West, Houston, TX 77054) Type: 1099 Independent Contractor Rate: $16.50 – $18.50 per hour (Paid for hours worked only; no paid time off/holidays) Schedule: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week; no on-call or weekends) Why Partner With Us? Join a professional team supporting high-quality home-based medical care. • Stable Volume: Expected 40 hours per week, M-F, 9 am – 5 pm., • Work Environment: Modern office, free snacks, and paid training., • Advancement: Opportunities for contract renewals and growth.Role Summary We seek a detail-oriented, bilingual (Spanish) Medical Assistant for patient care and clinical coordination and administrative support. You will assist Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in the field by managing workflows, scheduling, and patient records (No patients or procedures in the office). This 1099 role requires independence, strong triage skills, and excellent phone etiquette. Responsibilities (Scope of Work) • Scheduling & Routing: Confirm appointments and optimize provider routes for the next 48 hours., • Insurance & Payments: Verify eligibility with billing and collect copays accurately during scheduling., • Records Management: Use E-fax (Updox) and EHR (Practice Fusion) to label, file, and attach records., • Care Coordination: Act as a liaison between patients, families, Home Health agencies, pharmacies, and specialists., • Triage & Safety: Recognize emergencies and escalate per safety policies and MA scope of practice., • Clinical Admin (CPO/CCM): Record clinical tasks for Care Plan Oversight and Chronic Care Management; prepare NP notes., • Patient Intake: Manage the new patient referral process, including history, medications, and follow-ups., • Documentation & Tech: Complete DME forms; manage shared files in Word/Excel; collaborate via Microsoft Teams and Planner., • Management Reporting: Follow Practice Manager assignments and provide activity reports.Qualifications, • Certification: Medical Assistant (MA) certification or degree required., • Language: Fluent Spanish speaker required., • Technical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Teams/Planner knowledge is a plus. EHR (Practice Fusion) and Updox proficiency are a plus., • Contractor Status: 1099 contractors are responsible for their own tax withholdings and benefits.Additional Information, • Environment: 100% office-based administrative role. No direct clinical procedures (vitals/blood draws) or office patient visits., • About Us: Advanced Practice House Calls provides compassionate medical care to patients in their homes.To Apply: Submit your resume and proposal for this contract opportunity. Check our Website: