Certified or Registered Medical Assistant - INGRAM

HealthTexas Primary Care Doctors • San Antonio, TX

15d • Onsite

About The Position

HealthTexas Medical Group is a primary care physician practice with 17 locations and growing in the San Antonio area. We are seeking experienced Certified or Registered Medical Assistants, CMA/RMAs, to work in our various clinics. CMA/RMAs have the opportunity to grow through our multi-level clinical ladder which includes financial incentives. We are recognized as a Best Place to Work and Top Place to Work company with many of our physicians awarded Best Doctors in America.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be actively certified from a recognized, accredited Medical Assisting Program.
• CPR certification is required.
• One year prior experience working as a Medical Assistant in a clinical environment or have successfully completed an externship within a HealthTexas clinic.
• Must have training in basic medical terminology.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position.
• Must be able to assist the patients in the event of an emergency.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be actively certified from an accredited Medical Assisting Program.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy and/or Venipuncture certificate may be required.
• Must attend 5 week MA Academy - location may vary.
• Must be able to work rotating schedule (open/close shifts).

Responsibilities

• Provides a standard of excellence as it relates to customer service for patients and other customers.
• Maintains timely flow of patients.
• Maintains patient privacy according to HIPAA requirements.
• Prepares patient for examination by provider.
• Aids patient in walking, standing or sitting if needed.
• Prepares equipment and supplies to assist medical provider in the treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Performs or assists with procedures including, but not limited to, injections, EKGs, Holter monitors, stress tests, casting, cast removal, suturing, and phlebotomy.
• Take and record height, weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration and temperature.
• Medical Assistant helps prepare, organize and sterilize rooms, tools and equipment, and set up medical lab equipment.
• Sterilize instruments and properly dispose of contaminated materials and prepare patient examination rooms and make sure rooms stay clean and neat.
• Updates patient care plan under direction of medical provider.
• Orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts.
• Documents tests and examination results according to HealthTexas, HIPAA and compliance policies and procedures.
• Reviews patient tests and examination results with medical provider; documents instructions according to HealthTexas, HIPAA and compliance policies and procedures.
• Input and monitor EMR records of patients during exam process.
• Assist clinical staff in completing examination and procedures as instructed.
• Makes arrangements for patient testing and admissions.
• Administer medications and injections as ordered.
• Provide CPR if needed
• Follows all HealthTexas medical Group policies and procedures to include but not limited to human resources, clinic, and administrative, HIPAA and compliance.
• Utilizes all required electronic systems.
• Follow all OSHA and HIPAA regulation universal precautions to protect self and patients.

Benefits

• $500 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL TIME CMA/RMA CLINICAL LADDER AND COMPETITIVE HOURLY RATES
• COMPREHENSIVE ONBOARDING AND TRAINING PROGRAM
• VOUCHER + 20% OFF FOR SCRUB PURCHASE

What This Job Offers

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