Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Lone Star Circle of Care • Georgetown, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking Medical Assistants who are passionate about making a difference in our community. At Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) we strive for exceptional, equitable patient care that leads to healthier communities. Our Medical Assistants perform a variety of duties, both clerical and assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a licensed medical and or licensed nursing professional. Our Medical Assistants serve our patients directly, turning our vision into a reality!
If you have the ambition and desire to work in a friendly and fun environment, LSCC is the place for you!
A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant may look like this:
Obtain and document patient history, patient communication, and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately
Obtain and measure vital signs and document information on patients’ charts
and maintain examination/treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and keeping inventory of medical supplies and materials
Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests
And administer medications as ordered by licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff
Explain treatment procedures to patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees