Medical Assistant WellMed Stone Oak

UnitedHealth Group•San Antonio, TX

1d•$16 - $29

About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care within the scope of Medical Assistant practice, under the supervision of a provider. The role organizes the clinical environment and supports physicians and nursing personnel in patient-care situations. The CMA helps identify patient needs or problems and communicates information to providers and other clinical team members, while delivering quality customer service and following policies and procedures for infection control, privacy, and confidentiality. The role also requires completion of mandatory training. Duties include preparing patients and examination rooms, documenting care in medical records, coordinating care as directed, operating diagnostic equipment without interpreting tests, performing specified procedures, and maintaining and sterilizing equipment and rooms. The position supports Standard Delegation of Orders and performs other related duties as assigned. The position is based at WellMed Stone Oak. The role requires tuberculosis screening and proof of immunity to specified vaccine-preventable diseases. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification, or ability to obtain certification within 180 days of employment. Medical Assistants hired before certification are expected to perform at the same level as a certified Medical Assistant.
Current BLS certification through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network at hire or within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Basic computer literacy and intermediate Excel skills.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Tuberculosis screening and proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation, documented vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease.
Ability to lift, push, or pull more than 35 pounds with assistance; stand for extended periods; and use fine motor skills to operate equipment or machinery.
Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing and use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.
Ability to discriminate shades of color when reading a dipstick.
Occasional exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.

Responsibilities

Perform duties within the scope of Medical Assistant practice, including operating diagnostic equipment without interpreting tests; removing staples from superficial wounds; changing wound dressings and obtaining cultures; administering non-intravenous medication; collecting specimens through noninvasive techniques, venipuncture, or capillary collection; and performing EKGs.
Perform quality-control checks on equipment and prepare and sterilize medical equipment using an autoclave.
Room patients according to policy and procedures and prepare them for examination.
Record patient-care documentation accurately and in a timely manner in the medical record.
Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians and company standards and policies.
Respect patient confidentiality and treat patients with courtesy and respect.
Organize, stock, and clean examination and treatment rooms, and sterilize instruments.
Practice standard infection-control precautions.
Conduct telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and information gathering that does not require clinical judgment.
Support and follow the Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Complete mandatory training.