Medical Assistant

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Fort Worth, TX

26d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings, providing safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized care to patients. The role supports patient examinations and treatment, surgical procedures, laboratory work, documentation, scheduling, room preparation and cleaning, and emergency response. The position also helps maintain medical supplies and equipment and follows organizational policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable.
Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function.
Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions, with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations.
Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional needs, and teammate support.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem-solving.
Basic to intermediate computer operation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Specialty knowledge of systems relating to the job function.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient advocate during examinations and treatment.
Interview patients and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Escort patients to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Record medical histories, medications, allergies, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
Ensure consent forms are obtained before preparing patients for treatment.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, following medication safety protocols and checking expiration dates.
Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care, and physician instructions to patients.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing them instruments and materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Prepare and maintain clean, orderly treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Inspect sterile items before opening them and organize supplies on the sterile field.
Assist physicians with surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile field.
Assess patients throughout examinations, procedures, and surgeries according to facility policies, and notify the physician and RN of signs of distress.
Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day; correctly dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials.
Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests and admissions.
Change wound dressings and greet patients arriving at the office or clinic.
Inventory instruments, supplies, and equipment; assess needs and keep rooms stocked.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Document all procedures accurately and promptly.
Respond to emergencies according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols, and know the location and use of relevant equipment and supplies.
Assist physicians during patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and complete documentation according to facility policy.
Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
Follow policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service.
Perform other duties that may be necessary or in the organization's best interest.