Clinic Medical Assistant

Harlingen Rio Grande Medical Group • Harlingen, TX

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About The Position

The Clinic Medical Assistant works in an orthopedic clinic, greeting and preparing patients for examinations and procedures. The role records patient histories, vital signs, and orthopedic-specific information; provides instructions on pre-operative and post-operative care and medication regimens; and assists with orthopedic procedures, including bandaging, splinting, and wound care.

The Medical Assistant also facilitates diagnostic and imaging tests, documents results, prepares and maintains examination rooms, sterilizes equipment, manages supplies, schedules appointments, maintains charts, and updates electronic health records. A Medical Assistant certification from the National Healthcare Association or another nationally recognized organization is required to move forward. The employer offers programs to help employees obtain Basic Life Support certification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience, required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Medical Assistant certification required; the overview specifies certification from the National Healthcare Association or another nationally recognized organization.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained as current.
• At least one year of work experience in a public-contact job.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures.
• Record patient history, vital signs, and orthopedic-specific information.
• Instruct patients on pre-operative and post-operative care and medication regimens.
• Assist with orthopedic procedures, including bandaging, splinting, and wound care.
• Facilitate diagnostic and imaging tests, such as X-rays and MRIs, and ensure accurate documentation of results.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, including sterilization and inventory management of medical supplies and equipment.
• Schedule patient appointments, manage charts, and update electronic medical record systems with patient information.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Programs to help employees obtain Basic Life Support certification.
• Many other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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