Medical Assistant/MA – Women’s Care Clinic – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources • Frisco, TX

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Assistant/MA – Women’s Care Clinic – Full-Time, Days
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
$5,000 Sign-On for Eligible New Hires
Work location: 3010 Legacy Drive, Frisco, TX 75034
Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Women’s Care Highlights:
Strong teamwork and collaboration
Fast-paced, high volume inbound/outbound calls
Join an innovative team working towards making healthcare more accessible, integrated, and reliable

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Graduation from an Accredited Medical Assistant Program within 30 days of hire (required) or
• 5 Years Medical Assistant experience in a physician’s office IN LIEU OF Medical Assistant Program (required)
• Have the ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic
• Be able to effectively communicate with both staff and patients
• Have thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations
• Demonstrate sound judgement and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations
• Maintain a positive, caring attitude toward patients
• Good computer skills using medical management application
• Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English / Spanish (preferred)
• ACLS or BCLS Upon Hire (preferred)
• NCT - Non-Certified Radiologic Technician training may be required upon hire (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to patients utilizing the Medical Assistant Process
• Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
• Obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration, and perform routine tests such as EKG’s.
• Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
• Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
• Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• May work in the front office as needed, as well as perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees