Medical Assistant - Denton, TX

Marathon Health • Denton, TX

1d

About The Position

Marathon Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join its care team in Denton, Texas. Working closely with a primary care physician, the Medical Assistant helps deliver excellent patient care and an exceptional guest experience. The role spans the full patient experience, combining medical receptionist duties with clinical responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant; the requirement may vary based on clinic needs.
• Graduation from a formal Medical Assistant program or another related program.
• CPR/BLS certification by the start date.
• MA certification or registration is required for employment in states where certification or registration is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in primary care.
• National or state-specific Medical Assistant certification or registration.
• Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to rooms and ensure exam rooms are thoroughly cleaned and stocked.
• Review previous medical information and collect relevant updated health information from patients for the provider.
• Take vital signs, perform blood draws, give injections, bandage wounds, and assist with procedures.
• Work with contracted laboratories to arrange additional tests.
• Prepare and administer approved medications and immunizations by oral, topical, inhaled, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal routes at the provider’s direction and upon written order.
• Partner with care team members to develop individual patient care plans, including identifying and addressing gaps in care.
• Perform front desk duties, including patient scheduling, medical record requests and abstraction, documentation, coordinating specialist visits and referrals, arranging care outside the clinic, and patient check-in and check-out.
• Record accurate and pertinent information in medical records according to documentation guidelines.
• Process test results and provide them to patients promptly by e-message, mail, or phone as directed in the provider’s written instructions.
• Participate in patient outreach to encourage engagement among eligible patient groups.
• Maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment used for treatments.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits starting on the first day of the month after the start date.
• 15 days of paid time off plus paid holidays.
• No out-of-pocket cost for scrubs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed