Certified or Registered Medical Assistant - BLANCO

HealthTexas Primary Care Doctors•San Antonio, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the medical provider with physical examinations, carries out nursing treatments, and performs other healthcare procedures according to the provider's orders. The role requires developing a working knowledge of clinic policies and procedures, establishing good public and working relationships, and contributing to the growth and success of HealthTexas by upholding its Mission, Vision, and Values. HealthTexas fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environment where Associates feel valued, empowered, and motivated. The culture is driven by the mission to deliver quality and compassionate care with outstanding service, every patient, every time. Associates are expected to embody and promote the company's Values: Integrity, Compassion, Synergy, and Stewardship.

Requirements

One year prior experience working as a Medical Assistant in a clinical environment or have successfully completed an externship within a HealthTexas clinic.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
CPR certification is required.
Detail-oriented and enjoys serving patients, works well with other healthcare providers, motivated, positive and a self-starter.
Skilled in the use of a computer, fax machine/copier.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment and under stressful conditions where constructive criticism from others is encouraged.
Ability to work well with clinical staff and provide quality patient care, every patient, every time.
Able to effectively communicate with all others respectfully regardless of sexual, racial, ethnic or economic status.
Demonstrate knowledge of EMR skills and able to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a recognized Medical Assistant Certification program preferred.
Phlebotomy and/or Venipuncture certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide a standard of excellence as it relates to customer service for patients and other customers.
Maintains timely flow of patient.
Maintains patient privacy according to HIPPA requirements.
Prepares patient for examination by Provider.
Aids patient in walking, standing or sitting if needed.
Prepares equipment/supplies to assist medical provider in the treatment and testing of patients.
Performs or assists with procedures that may include, but not limited to, EKGs, Holter monitors, stress test, PFT, dABI, WWE, wound care, flu/strep/HCG testing, glucose check/teaching, fit cards, unna boots, ear lavage, coaguchek, nebulizer and phlebotomy.
Take and record height, weight, temperature, respiration, blood pressure/pulse rate manual/LXI or Connex machine, review medications.
Medical Assistant helps prepare, organize, sterilize rooms, tools/equipment, and set up medical equipment.
Sterilize instruments, properly dispose of contaminated materials, and prepare patient examination rooms to make sure they stay clean, neat and properly stocked.
MA updates patients care plan under direction of the medical provider.
Orders, prepares, and inspects patients’ charts.
Assists scheduling with specialists, procedures and DI testing outside of HTMG.
Document tests and examination results according to Health Texas, HIPPA and compliance policies and procedures.
Reviews patient testing and examination results with medical provider; document instructions according to Health Texas, HIPPA and compliance policies and procedures.
Input and monitor EMR records of patients during exam process.
Administer medications, injections and immunizations, as ordered by provider to include inputting in EMR and scanning of consents.
Keeping inventory of medications and supplies needed by clinic.
Provide CPR if needed.
Administrative, taking, receiving and relating message between providers, patients and pharmacy.
Filling out necessary documents for patients care.
Scanning in necessary documents into patients chart in ECW.
Refilling maintenance medications allowed by Health Texas Medical Group.
Assisting patients with filling out Advance Directives.
Follows all Health Texas Medical Group policies and procedures to include but not limited to human resource, clinic, and administrative, HIPPA and compliance.
Utilizes all OSHA and HIPPA regulations universal precautions to protect self and patients.
Perform lab quality controls and update control logs.
Follow PPE guidelines.
Associates who are bilingual may be expected to utilize their language skills to translate or interpret for patients, family members, or colleagues in the performance of their duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.