Non-Certified Medical Assistant - LPO Rockwall - Fulltime, Days

Texas Health Resources • Arlington, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Non-Certified Medical Assistant
Fast-paced, high-volume clinic looking for a top skilled Medical Assistant
Work location: 3136 Horizon Road - Suite 100 Rockwall, TX 75032
Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly; Monday thru Friday (8am-5pm)
Department Highlights:
· Educational Work Environment:
· Supportive Clinic that promotes teamwork
· Fast-paced Clinic

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
• Graduation from an Accredited Medical Assistant Program OR Five years of experience as a MA in a physician's Office in lieu of the Medical Assistant Program (REQUIRED)
• One year of Medical Assistant experience (PREFERRED)
• ACLS OR BCLS upon hire (PREFERRED)
• Orthopedic experience (PREFERRED)
• New Non-Certified MA graduates are welcome to apply!

Nice To Haves

• One year of Medical Assistant experience
• ACLS OR BCLS upon hire
• Orthopedic experience

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
• Obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKG.
• Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
• Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Prepares, cleans, and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
• Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• May work in the front office as needed, as well as perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees