Medical Assistant Primary Care Clinic

Children's Health • Allen, TX

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About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform various outpatient care duties and prepare patients for examinations/procedures, including preparing patients for clinic visits by completing intake documentation, vital signs, height/weights and rooming; preparing and assisting in examinations/procedures; collecting lab samples and performing point of care testing. Pursuant to Physician delegation, this position may collect give identified injections and medications. Additionally, this position may perform front and back office duties, such as registration, scheduling and financial processes in various outpatient clinics, managing the insurance authorization and referral process for a specified clinic, and collect funds. This position may also conduct screening of patient insurance to determine if financial counseling is necessary.

Requirements

• Less than 1 year Minimum 6 months experience in a patient care setting or completion of MA program required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MA certification acquired through an accredited program preferred.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements 60 Days, required.

Responsibilities

• Escorts or transports patient to exam rooms, treatment rooms or other areas as directed.
• Prepare patient for examination and treatment by Physician or other Provider; gather patient data regarding condition; take vital signs, height and weight and document this information in the medical record.
• Obtain past medical history and history of current illness/condition.
• Perform point of care testing as required for their position.

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Caregiver Leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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