Medical Assistant MA Morgan Clinic Corpus Christi Texas
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level and is responsible for meeting or exceeding the standard of care expected of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA performs duties within their scope of practice as delegated by and under the supervision of a provider in Texas or a physician in Florida. The position organizes the clinical environment and supports patient care by assisting physicians and nursing personnel with clinical procedures under a medical provider’s direct supervision and responsibility. The MA helps identify patient needs or problems and communicates relevant information to providers and other members of the clinical team. The role also involves delivering quality customer service, following policies and procedures for infection control, privacy and confidentiality, and completing mandatory training.
Requirements
- Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 180 days of employment. Medical Assistants hired before certification are expected to perform at the same level as certified Medical Assistants.
- Current BLS certification for healthcare providers, including a written exam and in-person assessment, at the time of hire or within 30 days of hire.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Basic computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and EMR systems.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
- Tuberculosis screening and proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through laboratory confirmation, documented vaccination, or a doctor’s diagnosis of disease.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
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 noninvasive specimens and blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary collection; and performing EKGs.
- Perform quality-control checks on equipment.
- Prepare and sterilize medical equipment using an autoclave.
- Room patients according to policy and procedures and prepare them for examinations.
- Accurately and promptly record patient-care documentation 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 information gathering that does not require clinical judgment.
- Support and follow the 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.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. The description also states a 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
