Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Lone Star Circle of Care • Georgetown, TX

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About The Position

Lone Star Circle of Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support equitable patient care in its community. The role performs clerical duties and assists with patient examinations and treatment under the direction of licensed medical and/or nursing professionals. Medical Assistants work directly with patients to support the organization’s care mission.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Medical Assistant program, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Preferred qualifications include recognized Medical Assistant certification, prior Medical Assistant experience, electronic medical records experience, and bilingual English/Spanish skills. Key success factors include problem-solving ability, organization, attention to detail, teamwork, and time management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player personality.
• Time management.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification from a certifying body recognized by Lone Star Circle of Care in its reasonable discretion.
• Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Previous experience using electronic medical records (EMR).
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and accurately document patient history, patient communication, and clinical treatment.
• Obtain and measure vital signs and document information in patient charts.
• Maintain examination and treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments and keeping an inventory of medical supplies and materials.
• Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Administer medications as ordered by licensed medical and/or nursing staff.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or nursing staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• LSCC-paid life insurance.
• LSCC-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 403b Employee Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

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