Clinic Medical Assistant

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

FMLA leave

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support the Orthopedic Clinic. You will greet patients, take histories and vitals, and assist with pre- and post-operative care and documentation.

Responsibilities include coordinating imaging, preparing exam rooms, and managing EHR entries. Minimum one year in public-facing healthcare roles is required; BLS certification is needed on hire.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant credential required.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire.
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prep patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures.
• Record patient history, vital signs, and orthopedic information.
• Instruct patients on pre-op and post-op care and medications.
• Assist in orthopedic procedures including bandaging and wound care.
• Facilitate imaging and diagnostic tests; document results.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms and manage supplies.
• Schedule appointments, manage charts, and update EMR with patient data.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

Patient care

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

You must be a Certified Medical Assistant from the National Healthcare Association or other nationally recognized organization to move forward in this position. We do offer programs to help you get your Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Shift’s Available

Days

Employment Type

Full Time

Hours

8 hour shifts

Location

Orthocare Clinic - 2114 Hale Drive, Suite A , Harlingen, Texas 78550

You must be a Certified Medical Assistant from the National Healthcare Association or other nationally recognized organization to move forward in this position. We do offer programs to help you get your Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures
• Record patient history, vital signs, and orthopedic-specific information
• Instruct patients on pre-operative (pre-op) and post-operative (post-op) care and medication regimens
• Help in orthopedic procedures, including bandaging, splinting, and wound care
• Facilitate diagnostic tests, imaging tests (e.g., X-rays, MRIs) and ensure accurate documentation of results
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, including sterilization and inventory management of medical supplies and equipment
• Schedule patient appointments, manage charts, and update (Electronic Medical Records) EHR systems with patient information

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Pay Transparency

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave optionsEmployer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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