Medical Assistant

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Baytown, TX

20d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides assistance to licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings, delivering safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, and individualized care to patients. The position supports examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgeries; maintains patient records and clinical supplies; and follows applicable policies, procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements. 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, and team needs.
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 state and federal regulations for this position and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a medical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient advocate during examinations and treatment.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Escort patients to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Record patients’ medical histories, medications, allergies, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
Ensure required 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 instruments and materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
Under provider direction, authorize medication refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Prepare and maintain clean, orderly treatment rooms.
Inspect sterile items before opening and arrange supplies on the sterile field.
Assist physicians with surgical procedures while maintaining the sterile field.
Monitor patients’ conditions during examinations, procedures, and surgery, and notify the physician and RN of signs of distress.
Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day.
Dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials correctly.
Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests or admissions.
Change wound dressings.
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 procedures accurately and promptly.
Respond to emergencies in accordance with nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols, and know the location 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 applicable policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service.
Perform other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.