Medical Assistant

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Austin, TX

1d•$18 - $0

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides assistance to licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings and delivers safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized patient care. The position supports patient examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgeries; maintains accurate medical documentation; helps keep treatment rooms and equipment clean, sterile, stocked, and ready for use; and supports emergency response and high-quality customer service. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

One or more years of experience in a medical setting is preferred.
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology is required.
Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable.
Management and organizational skills to support leadership of the 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 needs, and teammate support.
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 general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a medical setting.

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 medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics, and test results 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; clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day.
Inspect sterile items before opening and organize supplies on the sterile field.
Assist physicians with surgical procedures while maintaining the sterile field.
Assess patients throughout examinations, procedures, and surgeries according to facility policies, and notify the physician and RN of signs of distress.
Dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials correctly.
Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests or admissions.
Inventory instruments, supplies, and equipment; keep rooms stocked; order monthly medical emergency supplies; and ensure emergency equipment is in working order.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Document all procedures accurately and in a timely manner.
Respond to emergencies in accordance with nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols, and know the location and use of relevant equipment and supplies.
Assist physicians during patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and complete documentation according to facility policy.
Follow policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service.
Perform other duties necessary or in the organization’s best interest.