Medical Assistant

CenterWell • San Antonio, TX

21h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care and performs both administrative duties and clinical patient-care activities. The role includes varied, moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer-support assignments, as well as computations, and typically involves semi-routine work.

The Medical Assistant supports patient visits through pre-visit planning, recording medical histories and vital signs, rooming patients, and assisting healthcare providers with procedures and treatments. The role also involves specimen collection, point-of-care testing, medication preparation and administration under provider direction, and accurate documentation in electronic health record and electronic medical record systems, including HEDIS and Stars quality measures.

This is a patient-facing position covered by the company’s tuberculosis screening program; selected candidates are required to undergo TB screening. The position is with Conviva Senior Primary Care, which provides proactive, preventive care to seniors using a value-based approach.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant school or training program, or certification/registration as a Medical Assistant, or at least five years of experience with provider approval.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must undergo TB screening if selected for this patient-facing role.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Medication or vaccine administration experience.
• At least one 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; must pass a proficiency exam before communicating in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-visit planning based on the patient visit type.
• Obtain and record medical histories and vital signs.
• Room patients and assist healthcare providers with medical procedures and treatments.
• Collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing.
• Prepare and administer medication under the direction of a healthcare provider.
• Document accurately in electronic health record and electronic medical record systems, including HEDIS and Stars quality measures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, company holidays, 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.

What This Job Offers

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