Medical Assistant

Columbus Community Hospital•Columbus, TX

5d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Medical Assistant works under the supervision of a Physician, Mid-Level Practitioner, or Licensed Nurse to assist with patient care in a clinic setting. The role carries out duties delegated by physicians, mid-level practitioners, licensed personnel, or the clinic manager, while demonstrating appropriate employee responsibilities. The Medical Assistant provides direct noninvasive patient care, including taking vital signs, administering specific treatments, and helping maintain a safe and secure environment. Invasive care activities, including venipuncture and injectable medication administration, are performed when delegated by a physician or mid-level practitioner. The position is accountable for patient care information and for communicating and documenting the results of care in the patient record. The Medical Assistant is expected to have good interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to learn. Education will be provided in basic age-specific clinic patient care, aseptic techniques, and proper body mechanics. Cross-training in other areas may be required as needed.

Requirements

Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care in a clinic setting under the supervision of a Physician, Mid-Level Practitioner, or Licensed Nurse.
Carry out duties delegated by a physician, mid-level practitioner, licensed personnel, or clinic manager.
Provide direct noninvasive patient care, including taking vital signs and administering specific treatments.
Help provide a safe and secure environment for patients.
Perform venipuncture and administer injectable medications when delegated by a physician or mid-level practitioner.
Maintain accountability for patient care information.
Communicate and document the results of administered patient care in the patient record.
Cross-train in other areas as needed.