Med Asst/Pat Rep Family Prac

Methodist Health System•Arlington, TX

19h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the general direction of a physician or nurse, providing healthcare to individuals and families as instructed by the physician. The role performs routine clinical processes, participates in patient education, enters appropriate documentation into patient charts, and carries out other duties within the scope of licensure. Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Its network includes more than 92 ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service called MethodistNOW.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
National or Registered Medical Assistant certification, or obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Valid CPR certification.
Ability to perform a full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, and to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Ability to stand and walk extensively.
Ability to work amid frequent exposure to potentially infectious agents, communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a physician’s office.
Ability to work under stressful conditions or irregular hours.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of professional medical assisting experience in a practice setting.

Responsibilities

Maintain strict patient confidentiality and use discretion when discussing patient information.
Implement patient care under the guidance and direction of physicians, medical assistants, and/or office managers.
Screen phone calls during triage when needed, referring any situation requiring a medical decision immediately to a physician.
Perform intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous injections and document them completely.
Assist physicians and/or medical assistants in providing nursing care according to clinic policies and procedures.
Take patient histories and vital signs.
Check for expired medication monthly, maintain appropriate documentation, and dispose of expired medication.
Unpack and maintain medical supplies and vaccines and keep the supply closet organized.
Assist with prescription refills via fax, e-prescribing, or phone calls, and update the patient medication module.
Demonstrate working knowledge of and practice infection control procedures.
Clean and disinfect instruments and maintain autoclave quality assurance reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.