Certified Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Front Desk Support

methodisthealthsystem; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Medical Group in Dallas, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to work under the physician or nurse, provide healthcare to individuals and families, perform routine clinical tasks, and participate in patient education, documenting in patient charts as directed.

The role supports triage, screens calls, assists with injections, and helps with nursing care per clinic policies. Strong communication and efficiency in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• 2+ years of professional medical assisting in a practice setting is preferred.
• National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Extensive standing and walking; frequent exposure to potentially infectious agents, communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a physician’s office; requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintains strict patient confidentiality, and will use complete discretion when discussing patient information.
• Implement patient care under the guidance and direction of the all physicians, ma’s and/or. Office Manager(s).
• May screen phone calls during triage under the supervision of a physician. Will function as a patient screener only, and will not make medical decisions during the triage process. Any triage phone call or face-to-face triage situation requiring a medical decision will be immediately referred to a physician.
• May perform intramuscular, intradermal of subcutaneous injections with complete documentation.
• Assists physicians and/or MA’s in providing nursing care to patients in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
• Takes patient history and vitals.
• On a monthly bases check for expired medication, keeping appropriate documentation and disposal.
• Responsible for unpacking and maintaining medical supplies and vaccines and keeping supply closet organized.
• Assist in Rx refills via Fax, E-Rx or phone calls and updating in the patient medication module.
• Demonstrates an extensive working knowledge and practice of infection control procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects all instruments and maintain QA reports for the autoclave.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

2+ years of MA experience

National/Registered MA Certification

Graduation from an accredited MA progr

CPR certification

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Methodist Medical Group in Dallas, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to work under the physician or nurse, provide healthcare to individuals and families, perform routine clinical tasks, and participate in patient education, documenting in patient charts as directed.

The role supports triage, screens calls, assists with injections, and helps with nursing care per clinic policies. Strong communication and efficiency in a fast-paced environment are essential.