Medical Assistant - McAllen
About The Position
NeueHealth is a value-driven healthcare company focused on providing high-quality, coordinated care and making healthcare accessible and affordable. It delivers clinical care through owned clinics and affiliated provider partnerships, and supports providers in performance-based arrangements through technology and services. The Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties under a physician’s direction. Administrative work may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical work may include recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed. The position is based at the McAllen clinic and may require travel to clinics within the region for business operations or staffing coverage.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic, physician practice, or urgent care setting.
- Strong knowledge of medical correspondence and electronic medical record management.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as a team member with providers and other members of the care team.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant certification or a diploma from an accredited school is highly preferred.
- Phlebotomy experience is desirable but not required.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Take patients’ vital signs and medical histories.
- Prepare patients for medical tests and examinations, including X-rays.
- Assist physicians during examinations.
- Explain medical procedures to patients.
- Sterilize medical instruments.
- Remove sutures.
- Call in or electronically enter prescriptions to pharmacies.
- Administer topical, oral, or intramuscular medications as directed.
- Transcribe notes and documents related to treatments.
- Schedule appointments and maintain medical records, as needed.
- Travel to regional clinics as needed for business operations or staffing coverage.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
