Medical Assistant

CenterWell • El Paso, TX

15d • $43,000 - $56,200

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care and performs both administrative duties and direct patient care. The role includes varied clinical activities and moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer support assignments, typically on a semi-routine basis. The Medical Assistant works under minimal direction, follows standard policies and procedures, and uses judgment to interpret department policies, meet quality standards, and prioritize and time assignments. Direct patient care is limited to activities permitted by the employee’s active certification.

The Medical Assistant collaborates closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. This is a patient-facing role and part of the company’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program; selected candidates must undergo TB screening. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The listed starting base pay range is $43,000–$56,200 per year, and the role is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant school or training program, or Certified/Registered Medical Assistant status, or 5+ years of experience with Provider approval.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Selected candidates must undergo TB screening as part of the patient-facing role’s TB screening program.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification or registration is required for candidates in Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Medication or vaccine administration experience.
• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Value Based Care experience, including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish; candidates must pass a proficiency exam before communicating in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for patient care.
• Perform administrative, operational, and customer support duties.
• Discuss patient symptoms and obtain vital signs.
• Administer medications and vaccines as permitted by active certification.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Perform diagnostic screening tests.
• Sterilize and clean equipment and maintain examination rooms.
• Document information in the electronic medical records system.
• Collaborate closely with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of active certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and company and personal holidays.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance.
• Other opportunities supporting personal wellness and healthcare decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED