Medical Assistant WellMed at Singing Hills
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in patient care at the appropriate skill level and is responsible for providing care that meets or exceeds the standard of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA works within their scope of practice as delegated by and under the supervision of a provider in Texas or a physician in Florida. The MA organizes the clinical environment and supports patient care, including assisting physicians and nursing personnel with procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a medical provider. The MA helps identify patient needs or problems and communicates relevant information to the provider or other clinical team members. The role also requires quality customer service, adherence to policies and procedures—including infection control, privacy, and confidentiality—and completion of mandatory training.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification, or ability to obtain certification within 180 days of employment. Medical Assistants hired before receiving certification are expected to perform at the same level as certified Medical Assistants.
- Current BLS certification for healthcare providers, including written exam and in-person assessment, at hire or within 30 days of hire.
- Basic computer literacy and intermediate Excel skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Bilingual.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant’s 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 using noninvasive techniques; collecting blood by venipuncture or capillary methods; and performing EKGs.
- Perform quality control checks on equipment and prepare and sterilize medical equipment using an autoclave.
- Room patients according to policy and procedures and prepare them for examination.
- Record patient care documentation accurately and in a timely manner 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 gathering information, without exercising judgment based on clinical knowledge.
- Support and follow Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 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
High school or GED
