Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Representative

Methodist Health System•Oak Lawn, VA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the general direction of a physician or nurse to provide healthcare to individuals and families as instructed by the physician. The role performs routine clinical processes, participates in patient education, enters appropriate documentation into patient charts, and performs other duties within the scope of licensure. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Its provider network includes more than 92 ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service called MethodistNOW. The organization describes its benefits as including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a matched retirement plan, and an employee wellness program, and notes opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
National or Registered Medical Assistant certification.
Valid CPR certification.
Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Ability to stand and walk extensively.
Ability to work with frequent exposure to potentially infectious agents, communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a physician’s office.
Ability to work under stressful conditions or irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of professional medical assisting experience in a practice setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain strict patient confidentiality and use discretion when discussing patient information.
Implement patient care under the guidance and direction of physicians, medical assistants, and/or office managers.
Screen phone calls during triage when assigned, under physician supervision; act only as a screener and refer situations requiring a medical decision immediately to a physician.
Perform intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous injections and document them completely.
Assist physicians and/or medical assistants in providing nursing care according to clinic policies and procedures.
Take patient histories and vital signs.
Check for expired medication monthly, maintain appropriate documentation, and dispose of expired medication.
Unpack and maintain medical supplies and vaccines and keep the supply closet organized.
Assist with prescription refills by fax, e-prescription, or phone and update the patient medication module.
Demonstrate working knowledge of and follow infection-control procedures.
Clean and disinfect instruments and maintain autoclave quality-assurance reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.