Certified Medical Assistant (104848)

U.S. Dermatology Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Dermatology Partners in Austin, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to support licensed providers in clinic and surgical settings. The role delivers safe, compassionate patient care, prepares exam rooms, and assists physicians with procedures.

Requires 1+ year in a medical setting; strong knowledge of medical terminology, sterile techniques, and HIPAA; proficient with Excel, Word, and Outlook; English communication skills; and accurate documentation of care.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a medical setting.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and HIPAA guidelines.
• Detail oriented with a professional attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a patient advocate during exams and treatments.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and vitals.
• Prepare examination, procedure, and operative rooms for physicians.
• Record medical history, medications, allergies, and test results in medical records.
• Obtain proper consent forms and administer medications as directed.
• Collect blood, tissue, or other specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Explain procedures, medications, diets, and wound care instructions to patients.
• Assist physicians in examining and treating patients; hand instruments and perform injections or sutures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure sterile field.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments; coordinate with facilities for tests or admissions.
• Maintain medical equipment and dispose of waste per protocol.
• Document all procedures accurately and timely.

Skills

Medical terminology

Sterile technique

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

English communication

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

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: Location: Austin-Sitio Del Rio - Austin, TX 78730. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.