CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

ResourceCare; Clyde (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ResourceCare is seeking an Administrative and Clinical Support role to assist center staff with clerical tasks and basic clinical duties. Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, taking vital signs, updating patient charts, and aiding in referrals.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and adherence to HIPAA, with in-person patient interaction and teamwork to ensure timely access to care and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited program.
• 1–3 years experience in a primary health care setting preferred.
• Certified in CPR (CPR) required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and records-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare room/patient for physician exam.
• Obtain patient histories, vital signs, weight and height.
• Record patient information and test results in the medical chart.
• Assist with non-invasive patient care and exams as directed by provider.
• Administer injections per CDC/OSHA guidelines and internal policies.
• Maintain safety, infection control and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Records management

Computer skills

CPR

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Internet navigation

Medical charting systems

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Provide administrative and clinical support to center staff. Duties include general clerical and clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms prepare room/patient for physician exam.
• Obtain patient medical history, vital signs, weight, and height.
• Record patients information to include test results into their medical chart.
• Assists with non-invasive, direct patient care procedures, and assists with medical examinations as specifically directed by provider.
• Administers injections properly according to CDC and OSHA guidelines as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Practices appropriate safety, environmental, and infection control procedures.
• Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.
• Assists with scheduling medical referrals and outpatient testing.
• Understanding your role and responsibilities as a care team member.
• Participating in care team and staff meetings.
• Using insight and knowledge to help the patient in utilize outreach services when necessary or requested.
• Using insight and knowledge to help the patient in utilize behavioral health services when necessary or requested.
• Ensuring patients have access to care in an appropriate time frame.
• Using data and reports to reach out to specific patient populations to ensure patients receive preventive care services, immunizations, and acute or chronic care services we provide.
• Encourage care managed patients to meet goals and stay on track with care plan that is set by their PCP.
• Ensures that the provider flow is maintained appropriately.
• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and Medical Assistant Certificate from an accredited school of medical assistants.
• 1-3 years experience in a primary health care setting preferred
• Must be knowledgeable of personal computers to include internet/intranet navigations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Organization skills and records management skills
• Ability to manage confidential records and information
• Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Typical Physical Demands

• Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.
• Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Visual: Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitors
• Physical: Sitting 20-30% of time and standing, walking 70-80% of time. Lift up to 20-50 lbs; push and pull up to 20-50 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $15.00 per hour