Medical Assistant

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Webster, TX

20d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings, providing safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized care. The role includes patient intake and advocacy, documenting medical information, preparing patients and treatment areas, assisting with examinations and surgical procedures, collecting specimens, performing routine laboratory tasks, providing care instructions, and supporting emergency response. The Medical Assistant also helps coordinate appointments and tests, maintains supplies and equipment, follows applicable policies and procedures, and provides accurate, timely documentation. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable.
Management and organizational skills to support leadership of this 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 state and federal regulations applicable to the position and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a medical setting is preferred.

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 histories, medications, allergies, vital statistics, test results, and other information 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 instruments and materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies under provider direction.
Prepare and maintain clean, neat treatment rooms.
Inspect sterile items before opening and organize supplies on the sterile field.
Assist physicians during surgical procedures while maintaining the sterile field.
Monitor patients during examinations, procedures, and surgery according to facility policies, and notify the physician and RN of signs of distress.
Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day; properly dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials.
Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests or admissions.
Change wound dressings.
Greet patients arriving at the office or clinic.
Inventory instruments, supplies, and equipment; assess needs and keep rooms stocked.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Document all procedures accurately and promptly.
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 ensure documentation follows facility policy.
Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure equipment is in working order.
Follow organizational policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service.
Perform other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.