Medical Assistant MA South McKinney Texas
About The Position
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a Medical Assistant (MA) to provide patient care at the appropriate skill level and within the MA’s scope of practice. The MA works under the supervision of a provider and supports the clinical environment and patient-care activities. This includes assisting physicians and nursing personnel, identifying patient needs or problems, and communicating information to providers and other clinical team members. The role requires quality customer service and adherence to policies and procedures, including infection control, privacy, and confidentiality requirements. Mandatory training must be completed. The Medical Assistant performs clinical tasks such as operating diagnostic equipment without interpreting tests, collecting specimens and blood samples, performing EKGs, administering non-intravenous medication, and assisting with wound care. The MA also prepares patients and rooms for examinations, documents care, coordinates care as directed, and maintains equipment and clinical spaces. All duties are performed in accordance with company standards, policies, and the Standard Delegation of Orders.
Requirements
- Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification, or ability to obtain certification within 180 days of employment. MAs hired before certification are expected to perform at the same level as certified MAs.
- Current BLS certification for healthcare providers, including written exam and in-person assessment, at hire or within 30 days of hire.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Basic computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and EMR systems.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Complete tuberculosis screening and provide proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation, documented vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties within the scope of Medical Assistant practice, including operating diagnostic equipment without interpreting tests; removing staples from superficial wounds; changing wound dressings and obtaining cultures; administering non-intravenous medication; collecting simple specimens through noninvasive techniques and collecting blood via venipuncture or capillary methods; and performing EKGs.
- Perform quality control checks on equipment.
- Prepare and sterilize medical equipment using an autoclave.
- Room patients according to policy and procedures and prepare them for examination.
- Accurately and promptly record patient-care documentation in the medical record.
- Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians and in accordance with company standards and policies.
- Respect patient confidentiality and treat patients with courtesy and respect.
- Organize examination and treatment rooms; stock and clean rooms; and sterilize instruments.
- Practice standard infection-control precautions.
- Conduct telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and information gathering that does not require clinical judgment.
- Support and follow the Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
