Medical Assistant WellMed at Northpoint Laredo

Optum • Laredo, TX

401d • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) at WellMed participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level, ensuring a standard of care that meets or exceeds expectations. The MA operates under the supervision of a provider or physician, assisting in various clinical tasks and supporting patient care situations. This role emphasizes quality customer service, adherence to policies, and effective communication within the clinical team.

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 at time of hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Proven knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Proven good communication and customer service skills.
• Proven basic computer literacy, with knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel, and EMR systems.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice.
• Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), removes 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 capillary.
• Performs EKGs and quality control checks on equipment.
• Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave.
• Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patients 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.

Benefits

• $750 Sign-On Bonus Potential for External Candidates

What This Job Offers

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