Medical Assistant Needed

FIRST PHYSICIANS•West Odessa, TX

2d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports our providers and nurses by keeping patients moving smoothly through their visits. In a busy walk-in setting, you’ll room patients, take vitals, assist with exams and procedures, and help every patient feel comfortable and cared for.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Completion of a medical assistant program, or equivalent clinical experience
Current BLS (CPR) certification, or willingness to get it within 30 days of hire
Comfortable taking vital signs and giving injections
Friendly, professional, and patient
Organized and able to keep up with a busy walk-in schedule

Nice To Haves

Medical assistant certification
1 or more years of experience in primary care or urgent care
Experience with Athena EMR
Phlebotomy and EKG experience
Experience with DOT physicals
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Greet patients warmly and bring them back to exam rooms
Take vital signs, height, weight, and medical history
Document visits accurately in Athena
Give injections and immunizations as directed by the provider
Perform point-of-care tests such as glucose, urinalysis, strep, flu, and COVID
Draw blood and collect lab specimens
Assist providers with exams and minor procedures
Perform EKGs and basic wound care
Help with DOT physicals and workers’ compensation visits, including drug screens, vision and hearing tests, and required paperwork
Give patients follow-up and discharge instructions as directed by the provider
Send prescription refill requests and return patient calls as directed
Help with prior authorizations and referrals as needed
Clean and stock exam rooms and maintain medical supplies
Cover the front desk when needed, including check-in and scheduling
Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines