Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
Lone Star Circle of Care•Austin, TX
About The Position
Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) is seeking Medical Assistants who are passionate about making a difference in the community and supporting exceptional, equitable patient care. Medical Assistants perform clerical duties and assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or nursing professionals. They work directly with patients to help LSCC achieve healthier communities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Team-player personality.
- Time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Medical Assistant from a certifying body recognized by Lone Star Circle of Care in its reasonable discretion.
- Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Previous experience using electronic medical records (EMR).
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and accurately document patient histories, patient communications, and clinical treatment.
- Obtain and measure vital signs and document the information in patients’ charts.
- Maintain examination and treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments and keeping an inventory of medical supplies and materials.
- Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests.
- Administer medications as ordered by licensed medical and/or nursing staff.
- Explain treatment procedures to patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or nursing staff.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- 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
