Certified Medical Assistant (104050)

U.S. Dermatology Partners; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Dermatology Partners seeks a Medical Assistant to support licensed providers across clinic and surgical settings. You will deliver compassionate, patient-centered care, record medical information, prepare exam rooms, and assist with procedures under supervision.

The role requires 1+ year in a medical setting, strong knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA awareness, and proficiency with MS Office. On-site position with competitive hourly pay and standard benefits.

Qualifications

• One (1)+ year experience in a medical setting.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
• Detail oriented and professional.
• Management and organizational skills to support leadership.
• Ability to follow verbal & written instructions with proper grammar and spelling.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• English communication proficiency, both spoken and written.
• Basic to intermediate computer operation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam and treatment.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination, procedure, or operative rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
• Ensure consent forms are obtained prior to procedures.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocols.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens for testing.
• Explain treatments, medications, diets, wound care, and physician instructions to patients.
• Assist physicians by handing instruments and performing tasks such as injections or sutures.
• Authorize drug refills under provider direction and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare treatment rooms; keep them clean and organized.
• Inspect sterile items and maintain sterile fields.
• Assist with surgical procedures while maintaining sterile technique.
• Assess patient condition and notify physician of distress.
• Clean and sanitize rooms and equipment; restock supplies.
• Dispose of infection waste and biohazard materials properly.
• Schedule patient appointments and tests.
• Change wound dressings.
• Greet patients and coordinate with medical facilities for tests/admissions.
• Inventory and order instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and document procedures promptly.
• Respond to emergencies following nursing standards and facility policies.
• Assist in medical emergencies and ensure proper documentation.
• Inventory and order emergency supplies monthly.

Skills

Medical terminology

Sterile technique

Anatomy

Medications

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

English communication

Basic computing

Excel

Word

Outlook

HIPAA compliance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Longview-Fourth Street - Longview, TX 75601

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.00 Hourly

SECTION 1: Job Summary (Summary of the basic functions of the position)

The Medical Assistant is to provide assistance to the licensed-medical provider in multiple settings including the clinic and surgical settings. They are to provide safe, knowledgeable, compassionate individualized care to all patients. Responsible for the following, based on the needs of the organization:

SECTION 2: Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions)

• Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam and treatment
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms, procedure rooms or operative rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record patients' medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
• Ensure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatment
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, right drug and noting expiration date
• Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care instructions and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures.
• Under Provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Inspects sterile items prior to opening and lay supplies out on sterile field in an organized manner
• Assist physician with surgical procedure while maintaining sterile field
• Assess the patient’s condition throughout the exam, procedure or surgery according to the facility's policies and notify physician and RN of any indication of distress
• Responsible for cleaning room and medical equipment in between each patient and at the end of the day.
• Correctly disposes of infection waste and biohazard materials
• Schedule appointments for patients
• Change dressings on wounds.
• Greet patients arriving at office or clinic.
• Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests and/or admission.
• Inventory and assess the need for instruments, supplies and equipment while keeping the room stocked
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Performs accurate documentation of all procedures in a timely manner
• Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol by having knowledge of equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location
• Assist physicians in patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and ensure proper documentation per facility's policy.
• Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure all equipment is in proper working order.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.

SECTION 3: Experience Requirements

One (1)+ year experience in a medical setting, preferred

SECTION 4: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, required.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function
• Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations
• Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and team mate support needs
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving
• Basic to intermediate computer operation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines

SECTION 5: Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.