Medical Assistant

CenterWell•Grand Prairie, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative tasks in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant performs advanced administrative, operational, customer support responsibilities that require independent initiative and judgment. The Medical Assistant performs clinical tasks such as discussing symptoms and obtaining vital signs. The Medical Assistant also administers medications and vaccines, performs phlebotomy, and collects specimens. Additionally, the Medical Assistant performs diagnostic screening tests, sterilizes and cleans equipment, and maintains examination rooms. Furthermore, the Medical Assistant documents information into the electronic medical records system. Collaborate with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Deliver direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions typically focus on methods and processes for completing administrative tasks/projects. Additionally, they interpret and adapt procedures, processes, and techniques. With previous experience and a broad, knowledge of administrative processes and organizational knowledge. The Medical Assistant has advanced knowledge, contributes to process improvement, delivers in-depth training, and provides advanced guidance/mentoring to other Medical Assistants.

Requirements

Certified or Registered
Phlebotomy experience
Medication/vaccine administration experience
1+ years MA experience
High school diploma or equivalent
CPR Certified
Must be screened for TB

Nice To Haves

1+ years MA experience in PCO center
Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication

Responsibilities

Performs advanced administrative, operational, customer support responsibilities that require independent initiative and judgment.
Performs clinical tasks such as discussing symptoms and obtaining vital signs.
Administers medications and vaccines.
Performs phlebotomy and collects specimens.
Performs diagnostic screening tests.
Sterilizes and cleans equipment.
Maintains examination rooms.
Documents information into the electronic medical records system.
Collaborates with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
Delivers direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows.
Contributes to process improvement.
Delivers in-depth training.
Provides advanced guidance/mentoring to other Medical Assistants.