Medical Assistant

CenterWell • Dallas, TX

15d • $44,900 - $60,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative responsibilities 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 responsibilities such as discussing symptoms and obtaining vital signs. Additionally, they administer medications and vaccines, perform phlebotomy, and collect specimens. They also perform diagnostic screening tests, sterilize and clean equipment, and maintain examination rooms. Furthermore, they document 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 processes for completing administrative tasks/projects. The Medical Assistant has advanced knowledge, contributes to process improvement, delivers in-depth education, and provides advanced guidance/mentoring to other Medical Assistants.

Requirements

• Certified or Registered
• Phlebotomy experience
• Medication/vaccine administration experience
• 1+ years MA experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR Certified
• TB screening program participation

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Discussing symptoms and obtaining vital signs
• Administer medications and vaccines
• Perform phlebotomy
• Collect specimens
• Perform diagnostic screening tests
• Sterilize and clean equipment
• Maintain examination rooms
• Document information into the electronic medical records system
• Collaborate with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers
• Deliver direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows
• Contribute to process improvement
• Deliver in-depth education
• Provide advanced guidance/mentoring to other Medical Assistants

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

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