Medical Assistant - As Needed

Integrity Care Group•Palestine, TX

23h

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists clinic providers with patient examinations and treatment in accordance with established standards and practices and provider direction. The role helps maintain patient confidentiality and may also support other clinic areas, including front-office responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change as needed. The position includes greeting and escorting patients, supporting efficient patient flow, obtaining patient histories and vital signs, preparing patients and examination rooms, assisting providers with procedures, administering medications and treatments only as ordered, conducting diagnostic and CLIA-waived laboratory tests, collecting and processing specimens, and completing patient charts. The Medical Assistant also supports occupational medicine protocols, referrals and follow-up scheduling, supply and equipment checks, registration, and clerical tasks. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must obtain and maintain current BLS certification.
PC skills or applicable computer experience.
Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
Ability to work all shifts.
Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
Detail-oriented, with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Able to handle emergency or crisis situations.
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance.
Ability to lift 15–20 pounds.
Willingness and ability to wear protective equipment as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Medical Assistant course completion certification.
Two years of Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Greet patients courteously, support efficient patient flow, and escort patients to the discharge counter after treatment.
Obtain patient histories, assess and triage patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
Explain treatment procedures and prepare patients and examination rooms for provider examinations.
Position instruments and equipment and hand them to the provider when directed; clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
Administer injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, and enemas; dress or bandage wounds and incisions; draw blood; and assist with procedures, only as directed by provider orders.
Perform diagnostic tests using equipment such as eye exam equipment, electrocardiographs, defibrillators, cardiac monitors, oxygen equipment, pulse oximeters, peak flow meters, and inhalation treatment equipment.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests and collect, label, and process specimens for send-out.
Perform occupational medicine protocols using proper techniques and guidelines.
Prepare specimens for pickup and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
Prepare and administer medication correctly, verify patient identifiers before administration, and document administration in required logs.
Remove sutures and/or staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
When applicable, perform basic x-rays or assist the Radiology Technician with x-ray setup.
Complete medical charts with services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
Perform patient callbacks, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
Monitor disposable inventory and order medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Perform quality checks to ensure medical equipment is in good working order.
Assist with patient registration and additional clerical duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.