Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
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
- The ability to problem solve
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Team player personality
- Time management
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 and 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
