Medical Assistant

CenterWell•Garland, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative tasks in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant performs advanced administrative, operational, customer support tasks that require independent initiative and judgment. The Medical Assistant performs clinical tasks. These tasks include discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, and medication/vaccine administration. The Medical Assistant 3 also performs phlebotomy, collects specimens, and performs diagnostic screening tests. Additionally, the Medical Assistant sterilizes and cleans equipment, maintains examination rooms, and documents information into the electronic medical records system. Collaborate with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Deliver direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions typically focus on methods and tactics for completing administrative tasks/projects. Exercise also includes interpreting and adapting procedures, processes, and techniques. Work under limited guidance due to previous experience, breadth, and depth of knowledge of administrative processes and organizational knowledge. The Medical Assistant has advanced knowledge, contributes to process improvement, delivers in-depth education, and provides advanced guidance/mentoring to other Medical Assistants. Use your skills to make an impact.

Requirements

Certified or Registered
Phlebotomy experience
Medication/vaccine administration experience
1+ years MA experience
High school diploma or equivalent
CPR Certified
Must be screened for TB as part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program.

Nice To Haves

1+ years MA experience in PCO center
Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication

Responsibilities

Perform advanced administrative, operational, customer support tasks that require independent initiative and judgment.
Discuss symptoms, obtain vital signs, and administer medication/vaccines.
Perform phlebotomy, collect specimens, and perform diagnostic screening tests.
Sterilize and clean equipment, maintain examination rooms, and document information into the electronic medical records system.
Collaborate with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
Deliver direct patient care dependent on active certification.
Contribute to process improvement.
Deliver in-depth education.
Provide advanced guidance/mentoring to other Medical Assistants.