Certified Medical Assistant

United Medical Centers • Del Rio, TX

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About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of the assigned charge nurse and in coordination with providers and mid-level providers, the Certified Medical Assistant assists in providing care in assigned areas in accordance with established philosophy, policies, and procedures. The role requires knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care and understanding of growth and development across the lifespan, including identifying and categorizing the needs of infants, adolescents, and geriatric patients. The employee also assists with community health education and disease prevention services as needed or required, and complies with applicable clinic requirements, including state and federal regulations, TJC, PCMH, and compliance and performance-improvement standards. United Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited vocational training program for medical assistants.
• Certification or registration as a Medical Assistant.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in various nursing areas.
• Prior experience in patient education, particularly in diabetes, hypertension, cardiac care, pediatrics, immunizations, and other health-related education programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care in assigned areas under the supervision and direction of the assigned charge nurse and in coordination with providers and mid-level providers.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Identify and categorize age-specific patient needs, including those of infants, adolescents, and geriatric patients.
• Assist with health education and disease prevention services in the community as needed or required.
• Comply with applicable state and federal regulations, TJC, PCMH, and clinic compliance and performance-improvement standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED