Medical Assistant

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Cedar Park, TX

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings, providing safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized patient care. The role supports examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgeries; maintains accurate patient records; helps ensure sterile and clean clinical environments; and contributes to patient scheduling, laboratory work, emergency response, and supply management. The 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 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 needs, and teammate support.
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 relating to the job function.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a medical setting.

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 patients’ medical histories, medications, allergies, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
Ensure that proper 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, giving injections, removing sutures, and performing other assigned tasks.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies under provider direction.
Prepare treatment rooms, keep them neat and clean, and stock them with needed instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Inspect sterile items before opening and organize supplies on the sterile field.
Assist physicians with surgical procedures while maintaining the sterile field.
Assess patients during 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.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Document all procedures accurately and promptly.
Respond to emergencies in accordance with 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 ensure documentation follows 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.