Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare • San Marcos, TX

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About The Position

Austin Heart is seeking a Clinical Medical Assistant to provide clinical expertise and help ensure patients receive high-quality, efficient care. The Medical Assistant prepares patients and examination rooms, supports physicians with clinical procedures, assists with laboratory testing and phlebotomy, and handles telephone calls to the practice.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assisting program, or have twelve months of direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting, or hold current Medical Assistant certification.
• Candidates with one year of medical work experience who do not have Medical Assistant certification must obtain certification within one year of hire.
• Medical Assistants who recently graduated from a Medical Assisting training program must obtain clinical MA certification within 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Active, unrevoked RMA, CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or NCRMA certification/ABR-OE credentials are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments; prepare and maintain treatment supplies and equipment, including sterilization.
• Give injections and assist with laboratory testing and phlebotomy.
• Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
• Answer telephone calls to the practice and screen for referrals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed