Medical Assistant / Northwest Primary Care Clinic / FT

UHS•Amarillo, TX

14h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of patient care duties, assisting with patient examinations and treatment under a physician’s direction. Duties include interviewing patients; measuring vital signs such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; performing venipuncture and procedures as directed by the physician and within the scope of practice in the state; and recording documentation in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guidelines. The Medical Assistant prepares treatment rooms for examinations and assists with front desk coverage as required. Northwest Physicians Group is a network of more than 40 providers serving patients at primary, specialty, and urgent care locations in Amarillo, Texas. It is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System. Independence Physician Management, a UHS subsidiary, develops and manages physician networks and urgent care clinics. This position is listed as full-time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Medical Assistant certificate, or obtain certification within six months of employment.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire or within 30 days of the start date, maintained throughout employment; certification must be obtained before providing patient care.
Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Familiarity with medical terminology.
Experience with patient check-in and check-out according to clinic protocol.
Knowledge of general medical office procedures.
Understanding of end-of-day cash balancing and charge reconciliation according to clinic protocol.
Proficiency with basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact courteously and professionally.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient examinations and treatment under a physician’s direction.
Interview patients and measure vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height.
Perform venipuncture and procedures as directed by the physician and within the state scope of practice.
Document patient information in the Electronic Medical Record according to IPM guidelines.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Assist with front desk coverage as required.