Medical Assistant

CenterWell•Dallas, TX

9d•$44,900 - $60,200

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is the first contact for patient care and performs administrative responsibilities alongside clinical care. The role handles advanced administrative, operational, and customer support tasks that require independent initiative and judgment. Clinical duties include discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, administering medications and vaccines, performing phlebotomy, collecting specimens, conducting diagnostic screening tests, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, maintaining examination rooms, and documenting information in the electronic medical records system. The Medical Assistant collaborates with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers and delivers direct patient care within the scope of their active certification. The position requires advanced knowledge, contributions to process improvement, in-depth education, and guidance or mentoring for other Medical Assistants. This is a patient-facing role and part of the company's Tuberculosis screening program; selected candidates are required to undergo TB screening. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week and is eligible for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance. The posted annual base pay range is $44,900–$60,200, with actual pay varying by location and job-related qualifications.

Requirements

Certified or Registered.
Phlebotomy experience.
Medication and vaccine administration experience.
At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certification.
Undergo TB screening if selected for this patient-facing role.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a 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 a proficiency exam before communicating in the foreign language.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first contact for patient care.
Perform administrative, operational, and customer support tasks requiring independent initiative and judgment.
Discuss patient symptoms and obtain vital signs.
Administer medications and vaccines.
Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens.
Perform diagnostic screening tests.
Sterilize and clean equipment and maintain examination rooms.
Document information in the electronic medical records system.
Collaborate with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.
Deliver direct patient care within the scope of active certification.
Contribute to process improvement and provide in-depth education.
Provide advanced guidance and mentoring to other Medical Assistants.