Medical Assistant NCT/LMRT

NextCare•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NextCare Urgent Care is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Medical Assistant who has or is interested in obtaining their Non-Certified Technician certification that likes the challenge of a fast pace setting and working in a team environment. We are looking for customer-friendly and passionate employees to be a part of our growing organization where patients and employees are our top priority.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
Completed an APPROVED (accredited) Medical Assistant training program.
Completed an UNAPPROVED (non-accredited) Medical Assistant training program AND a National Certification through one of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - administers the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam and certification; or American Medical Technologists (AMT) -- provides the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam and certification to individuals who have completed the AMT criteria; or National Healthcareer Association (NHA)-administers the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam and certification
Completed an UNAPPROVED medical assistant training program AND was employed as a medical assistant for one (1) year or more after program completion OR must have VERIFIABLE work experience directly supervised by Provider or Physician Group for a minimum of 2000 hours or 1 year.
Must have an active and current NCT license issued by the Texas Medical Board
Current healthcare professional level CPR certification issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety Health Institute or National Safety

Nice To Haves

Interested in obtaining their Non-Certified Technician certification
Likes the challenge of a fast pace setting
Working in a team environment
Customer-friendly and passionate employees

Responsibilities

Performs radiology duties within the scope of practice as stated in NextCare Policies and Procedures, as well as the state appropriate Radiation Rules and Regulations.
Assists provider with exams (including patient vitals), procedures and other processes related to direct patient care under direct supervision of the Provider and within the scope of practice of a Medical Assistant.
Administers all forms of medications per policy and Provider direction and adheres to all safety protocols and procedures for medication administration.
May be responsible for urine collection for various testing to include employer drug screens
May perform splinting and casting
Conduct various type physicals such as sports physicals
Performs other related duties specific to urgent care such as wound care and oxygen administration.
Notifies the provider on duty promptly of all unusual patient occurrences including medication events on an incident report.
Promptly notifies the Clinic Manager of patient or employee safety concerns.
Follows guidelines and requirements of laboratory and clinical accreditation policies.
Must be proficient in EMR/EHR
Performs other related duties as assigned or described by Company policy.