Medical Assistant - Full Time & Part Time

Integrity Care Group•Waco, TX

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists clinic providers with patient examinations and treatment according to established standards and practices and provider direction. The role includes maintaining patient confidentiality, supporting patient flow, and helping with front-office tasks or other clinic areas as needed. This is a safety-sensitive position, and duties may change as needed. The Medical Assistant obtains patient histories, triages patients, takes and records vital signs, prepares patients and examination rooms, assists providers with procedures, and administers medications and treatments only as ordered. The role also includes performing diagnostic and CLIA-waived laboratory tests, collecting and processing specimens, supporting occupational medicine protocols, maintaining medical charts and equipment, coordinating callbacks and follow-up care, and monitoring clinical supplies. The work may involve exposure to patients and infectious or contagious diseases, varying situations and interruptions, occasional irregular hours, and a fast-paced environment. The position may require protective equipment and the ability to transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must obtain and maintain current BLS certification.
PC skills or applicable computer experience.
Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
Ability to work all shifts.
Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance.
Ability to handle emergency or crisis situations.
Ability to wear protective equipment as necessary.
Able to sit, walk, and stand frequently; bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, lift, carry, push, and travel occasionally.
Ability to lift 15–20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Medical Assistant course completion certification.
Two years of Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Greet patients courteously, support efficient patient flow, and escort patients to the discharge counter after treatment.
Obtain patient histories, assess and triage patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
Explain treatment procedures and prepare patients and examination rooms for provider examinations.
Position instruments and equipment and hand them to the provider when directed; clean and sterilize them after use.
Administer injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, and enemas; dress or bandage wounds and incisions; draw blood; and assist with procedures as directed and by provider order only.
Perform diagnostic tests using equipment such as eye exam instruments, electrocardiographs, defibrillators, cardiac monitors, oxygen equipment, pulse oximeters, peak flow devices, and inhalation treatment equipment.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests and collect, label, and process specimens for send-out.
Perform occupational medicine protocols using proper techniques and guidelines.
Prepare specimens for pickup and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
Prepare and administer medications correctly, use patient identifiers, and document administration in required logs.
Remove sutures and/or staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
Perform basic x-rays when applicable or assist the Radiology Technician with x-ray setup.
Complete medical charts with services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
Perform patient callbacks, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
Monitor disposable inventory and order medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Perform quality checks to ensure medical equipment is in good working order.
Assist with patient registration and perform additional clerical duties when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.