Medical Assistant Float - WellMed Dallas/Fort Worth East Market

UnitedHealth Group•North Richland Hills, TX

2d•$16 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level. They have a duty to provide a standard of care that meets or exceeds that of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA performs duties within their scope of practice delegated by, and under the supervision of, a provider (TX) or physician (FL). Organizes the clinical environment and provides support in patient care situations. Support includes but is not limited to assisting physicians and nursing personnel, including those skills listed under Job Functions below along with various other procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a medical provider. The MA assists in identifying patient needs or problems and communicating data to the provider or other members of the clinical team. The MA delivers quality customer service. Ensures policy and procedures are followed including infection control, privacy and confidentiality. Completes mandatory training. Must be willing to travel throughout the DFW North Team 3 service area, primarily supporting clinics in Irving and North Richland Hills, with additional coverage in Farmers Branch, Denton, Flower Mound, Providence Village and Carrollton as needed. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent
Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment.
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire
Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Proven good communication and customer service skills
Driver's license and reliable transportation
Willing to travel to various locations based on business needs
This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
Phlebotomy skills
Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant’s practice.
Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs.
Performs quality control checks on equipment.
Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave
Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination
Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner
Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies
Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect
Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
Practices standard infection control precautions
Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge
Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)
Performs all other related duties as assigned