Medical Assistant - Full-Time

Yoakum Community Hospital•Yoakum, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Yoakum Community Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in the Family Practice Clinic. The ideal candidate will perform essential duties under the close supervision of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Lead Nurse, and will be accountable for all patient care provided during their shift. This role requires adherence to all Standards of Nursing Care and a strong commitment to promoting teamwork.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of previous medical assistant experience in an office-based practice is required.
A High School Diploma or GED is required.
Genuine interest in the welfare of the ill.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret medical documents, including ICD-9 Manuals and physician orders.
Ability to solve practical problems and define issues, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
Proficiency in basic arithmetic, including fractions, percentages, and ratios.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Rooming patients, taking vital signs, and accurately documenting patient information in the electronic medical record.
Administering injections and routine office treatments such as nebulizer, ear lavage, and peak flow.
Assisting with patient flow and scheduling diagnostic procedures, clinic appointments, and hospital procedures.
Handling phone calls, including screening calls from patients for the provider and calling in new or refilling medications.
Ensuring exam rooms are clean, orderly, and well-stocked.
Maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.