Medical Assistant

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Fort Worth, TX

26d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides assistance to licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings and delivers safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized care to patients. The role supports patient examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgeries; maintains accurate medical documentation; and helps ensure rooms, equipment, supplies, and emergency resources are clean, stocked, and ready for use. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable.
Management and organizational skills to support leadership of this function.
Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions, with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations.
Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and teammate support needs.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem-solving.
Basic to intermediate computer operation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Specialty knowledge of systems relating to the job function.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a medical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient advocate during examinations and treatment.
Interview patients and measure vital signs, weight, and height; escort patients to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Record patients’ medical histories, medications, allergies, vital statistics, test results, and other relevant information in medical records.
Ensure required consent forms are obtained before preparing patients for treatment.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, following medication-safety protocols and checking expiration dates.
Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care, and physician instructions to patients.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing them instruments and materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Prepare and maintain clean, orderly treatment rooms; inspect sterile items before opening and organize supplies on the sterile field.
Assist physicians during surgical procedures while maintaining the sterile field.
Monitor patients during examinations, procedures, and surgery according to facility policies, and notify the physician and registered nurse of signs of distress.
Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day; correctly dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials.
Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests or admissions.
Inventory and assess instruments, supplies, and equipment; keep rooms stocked and order medical emergency supplies monthly.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Document all procedures accurately and promptly.
Respond to emergencies according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols; know the location of relevant equipment and supplies.
Assist physicians during patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and complete documentation according to facility policy.
Follow organizational policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service, and perform other duties as needed or in the organization’s best interest.