Medical Assistant - Mansfield Clinic

Centrum Health•Mansfield, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative work may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical work may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician. The role is based at the Mansfield Clinic at 1718 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd #100, Mansfield, TX 76063. Travel to clinics within the region may be needed for business operations or staffing coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic, physician practice, or urgent care setting.
Strong knowledge of medical correspondence and managing electronic medical records.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as a team player with providers and other care-team members.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant certification or a diploma from an accredited school is highly preferred.
Experience as a phlebotomist is desirable but not required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take patients’ vital signs and medical histories.
Prepare patients for medical tests and examinations.
Assist physicians during examinations.
Explain medical procedures to patients.
Sterilize medical instruments.
Remove sutures.
Call in or electronically enter prescriptions into pharmacies.
Prepare patients for X-rays.
Administer topical, oral, or intramuscular medications.
Transcribe notes and documents related to treatments.
Schedule appointments and maintain medical records as needed.
Travel to regional clinics as needed for business operations or staffing coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.