Medical Assistant - WellMed at Mission
About The Position
The Medical Assistant participates in patient care at an appropriate skill level, providing care that meets or exceeds the standard expected of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA works within their scope of practice under the delegation and supervision of a provider in Texas or a physician in Florida. The role includes organizing the clinical environment, assisting physicians and nursing personnel, identifying patient needs and communicating relevant information to the provider or clinical team, delivering quality customer service, following infection control and privacy policies, and completing mandatory training.
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 certified Medical Assistants.
- Current BLS certification for healthcare providers, including written exam and in-person assessment, at hire or within 30 days of hire.
- Basic computer literacy and intermediate Excel skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Complete tuberculosis screening and provide 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.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment or machinery.
- Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally or in writing.
- Ability to use logical reasoning to solve simple and complex problems.
- Ability to discriminate shades of color when reading a dipstick.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant’s practice.
- Operate diagnostic equipment without interpreting test results; remove staples from superficial wounds; change wound dressings and obtain cultures; administer non-intravenous medication; collect simple specimens using noninvasive techniques; collect blood via venipuncture or capillary collection; and perform EKGs.
- Perform quality control checks on equipment.
- 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 promptly in the medical record.
- Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians and in accordance with 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.
- Follow standard infection control precautions.
- Conduct telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering information without exercising judgment based on clinical knowledge.
- Support and follow the Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- $750 sign-on bonus potential for external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
