Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Service Representative

Dallas Center United Methodist

Arlington (TX)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 46,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Methodist Medical Group in North Texas is seeking a Medical Assistant to work under the physician or nurse, providing direct patient care and education. You will document in patient charts and support routine clinical processes per physician instructions.

The role requires MA program graduation, CPR certification, and 2+ years of experience preferred. The position involves standing, lifting, and working in a busy clinic with exposure to infectious agents, with a Monday–Friday 8x5 schedule.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited MA program or equivalent.
2+ years of professional medical assisting in a practice setting preferred.
National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification required.

Responsibilities

Maintains strict patient confidentiality and discretion with patient information.
Under physician supervision, performs routine clinical tasks and assists in patient education.
May screen calls during triage under physician supervision; refer medical decisions to a physician.
May perform injections with proper documentation.
Assists physicians and RNs in providing nursing care per clinic policies.
Takes patient history and vital signs; handles medication disposal monthly.
Keeps medical supplies and vaccines organized and manages Rx refills via Fax, E-Rx, or phone.
Maintains infection control practices and sterilizes instruments; maintains QA for autoclave.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care

Medical terminology

Education

Graduation from accredited MA program

Job description

Hours Of Work

Days Of Week

Monday-Friday

Work Shift

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Your Job:
The Medical Assistant works under the general direction of the Physician or Nurse. You will provide healthcare to individuals and families as instructed by the physician. The MA will perform routine clinical process as directed by the physician you will also participate in patient education, enter appropriate documentation into patient charts and perform other duties assigned within the scope of your licensure.

Your Job Requirements

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.

Your Job 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.

Benefits

Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace: