Medical Assistant

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Midlothian, TX

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides assistance to licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings, delivering safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized care to patients. The role supports patient examinations, treatments, and procedures, as well as related clinical, administrative, laboratory, and emergency-response functions. Responsibilities are performed according to organizational needs, applicable policies and procedures, and relevant state and federal regulations. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

One or more years of experience in a medical setting is preferred.
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology is required.
Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable.
Management and organizational skills to support 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 teammate 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 skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Specialty knowledge of systems related to the job function.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient advocate during examinations and treatment.
Interview patients and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Escort patients to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Record 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 by providing instruments and materials and performing tasks such as administering injections and removing sutures.
Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Prepare and maintain clean, neat treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Inspect sterile items before opening and organize supplies on the sterile field.
Assist physicians with surgical procedures while maintaining the sterile field.
Assess patients throughout examinations, procedures, and surgeries according to facility policies, and notify the physician and RN of signs of distress.
Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day; properly dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials.
Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests or admissions.
Greet patients arriving at the office or clinic.
Change wound dressings.
Inventory instruments, supplies, and equipment; assess needs and keep rooms stocked.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Document all procedures accurately and promptly.
Respond to emergencies according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols; know the location and use 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 all policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service.
Perform other duties necessary or in the organization's best interest.