Medical Assistant WellMed at Kyle

UnitedHealth Group•Kyle, TX

7d•$16 - $29

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level and is expected to meet or exceed the standard of care of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA performs duties within their scope of practice as delegated by and under the supervision of a provider or physician. The role supports physicians and nursing personnel, helps identify patient needs or problems, and communicates information to providers and other members of the clinical team. The MA delivers quality customer service, follows policies and procedures including infection control and privacy requirements, and completes mandatory training. The position includes preparing patients and clinical spaces, documenting care, coordinating patient care as directed, and performing a range of clinical tasks within the Medical Assistant’s scope of practice. The MA follows company standards, policies, and Standard Delegation of Orders, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification, or ability to obtain certification within 180 days of employment. Candidates hired before certification are expected to perform at the same level as a certified Medical Assistant.
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers, including written exam and in-person assessment, at hire or within 30 days of hire.
Basic computer literacy and intermediate Excel skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Complete required tuberculosis screening and provide proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation, vaccination documentation, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant’s practice, including operating diagnostic equipment without interpreting tests; removing staples from superficial wounds; changing wound dressings and obtaining cultures; administering non-intravenous medication; collecting specimens using noninvasive techniques; collecting blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods; and performing EKGs.
Perform quality control checks on equipment and prepare and sterilize medical equipment using an autoclave.
Room patients according to policy and procedures and prepare them for examination.
Record patient care documentation accurately and in a timely manner in the medical record.
Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians and in accordance with company standards and policies.
Respect patient confidentiality and treat patients with courtesy and respect.
Organize, stock, and clean examination and treatment rooms, and sterilize instruments.
Practice standard infection control precautions and follow applicable policies and procedures.
Conduct telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering information that does not require clinical judgment.
Support and follow Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
Perform other related duties as assigned.