Medical Assistant

HealthPoint•Caldwell, TX

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect support to the clinician in the delivery of patient care. The CMA/MA prepares the exam room, chart, and patient to be seen by the practitioner and performs/implements orders for diagnostic tests. CMA/MA accurately administers medications, including immunizations by all routes except IV. CMA/MA routinely arranges outside referral appointments and provides patient education under the direction of the clinician when appropriate. The CMA/MA must function under the direct supervision of a physician, RN, or midlevel practitioner. The CMA/MA is expected to consult frequently with the supervising practitioner and to inform the clinician of the information given or actions taken. Care provided, including but not limited to lab specimen collections, injections, phlebotomy, in-house lab tests, vaccines, screenings, and referrals.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Training Program or 6 months commensurate work experience as a Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting.
CPR Certification
Current Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA Required)
Must possess a valid state Driver's license and automobile insurance with reliable transportation.
Proof of certificate of completion from the Medical Assistant Training Program or if commensurate work experience must have copy of High School Diploma or GED (MA Required)
1-3 months of related experience (if completed program)
6 months of related experience (if did not complete program)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English)
3-6 months of related experience

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect support to the clinician in the delivery of patient care.
Prepares the exam room, chart, and patient to be seen by the practitioner.
Performs/implements orders for diagnostic tests.
Accurately administers medications, including immunizations by all routes except IV.
Routinely arranges outside referral appointments.
Provides patient education under the direction of the clinician when appropriate.
Functions under the direct supervision of a physician, RN, or midlevel practitioner.
Consults frequently with the supervising practitioner and to inform the clinician of the information given or actions taken.
Care provided, including but not limited to lab specimen collections, injections, phlebotomy, in-house lab tests, vaccines, screenings, and referrals.