Medical Assistant - Pediatrics (North Austin, TX)

At Home • Austin, TX

320d

About The Position

Lone Star Circle of Care is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing high-quality health care to patients in Central Texas. We provide a healthcare home for the uninsured and underserved and proudly provide the opportunity for our team members to make a difference in our community every day. We offer you a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Your benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403 (b), paid time off and training and development. If you're interested in helping build a healthier community and improving the lives of others, we invite you to join our team and become part of our dynamic organization!

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certificate from one of the following organizations: CMA - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
• RMA - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• CCMA - National Health Career Association (NHA)
• NRCMA - National Association of Health Professionals (NAHP)
• NCMA - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Previous experience in an outpatient clinic
• Previous work using electronic medical records (EMR)
• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

• Obtain, evaluate, and record patient history in medical file
• Obtain and measure vital signs and record information on patients' charts
• Prepare and maintain examination/treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and inventory of medical supplies and materials
• Assisting the examination of patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff
• Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests
• Explain treatment procedures to patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff
• All other duties as assigned
• Ensure defined quality metrics are met as defined by the Quality Council
• Ability to follow standing orders and provide treatments according to established protocols
• Achieve and maintain clinical competencies as defined by the Quality Council

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• 403 (b)
• paid time off
• training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED