Medical Assistant - Future Focus Family Medicine

Alpine Physician Partners • Corpus Christi, TX

47d

About The Position

ASAS Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support direct patient services in collaboration with Clinical services staff. The role emphasizes quality of care, customer service, patient comfort, and trust. The Medical Assistant serves as a point of contact with internal and external departments and is expected to demonstrate flexibility, discretion, diplomacy, tact, and alignment with the organization’s core values and mission.

The position supports in-person and Telehealth visits by preparing and updating patient records, conducting initial screenings, preparing patients for appointments, assisting providers during examinations, and maintaining clean, stocked exam rooms. New hires without current Medical Assistant certification must obtain certification or recertification within 90 days of their start date. ASAS reimburses up to $250 in related expenses, including $150 for the certification exam and $100 for approved training materials.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Current, valid CPR certification.
• Excellent communication skills for taking medical histories, understanding provider and supervisor instructions, and accurately documenting patient information.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients and staff.
• Beginner to intermediate computing and phone skills.
• Flexibility regarding job duties and assignments.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-stress, fast-moving environment.
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated effectiveness working with ethnically diverse populations.
• Working knowledge of Universal Precautions and consistent professionalism.
• Understanding of confidentiality and nondisclosure standards under HIPAA.
• If hired without current Medical Assistant certification, obtain certification or recertification within 90 days of the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Current, valid Medical Assistant certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or proficiency in other languages.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License, insurance, and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Review and update patient records before in-person or Telehealth visits, including checking recent test results, lab results, and correspondence.
• Clean exam rooms between patient visits in accordance with protocols and infection-control standards, and ensure necessary supplies are stocked.
• Prepare patients for visits and alert the physician or mid-level provider when the patient is ready.
• Greet patients, direct them to the appropriate exam room, take weight, height, temperature, and blood pressure, obtain basic medical history, and document information in the medical chart according to generally accepted medical standards.
• Assist physicians or mid-level providers during examinations upon request and according to generally accepted medical standards.
• Use time constructively by restocking rooms, shelves, and trays; checking supplies; and keeping work areas and exam rooms clean and orderly.
• Cross-train within other departments within the scope of duties as needed.

Benefits

• Reimbursement of up to $250 in related expenses for required Medical Assistant certification or recertification, including $150 for the certification exam and $100 for approved training materials.

What This Job Offers

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