Compassionate Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Front Desk

Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx Plans

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Physicians Group in Amarillo, TX is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians in examinations, take vital signs, perform venipuncture, and prepare exam rooms. You will document care in the Electronic Medical Record and assist at the front desk as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a Medical Assistant certification, current BLS, and is skilled in medical terminology, patient check-in/check-out, and basic computer systems such as Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant certificate required or must obtain certification within six (6) months of employment
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant
• Familiarity with medical terminology required
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
• Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Must be able to perform courteously and professionally in all interactions

Responsibilities

• Interviewing patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure under physician supervision
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients and assist in covering the front desk as required
• Support in examining and treating patients under physician direction and documentation in EMR

Skills

Patient interviewing

Vital signs

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Computer skills

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS certification

Certification within 6 months

Familiarity with medical terminology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northwest Physicians Group in Amarillo, TX is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians in examinations, take vital signs, perform venipuncture, and prepare exam rooms. You will document care in the Electronic Medical Record and assist at the front desk as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a Medical Assistant certification, current BLS, and is skilled in medical terminology, patient check-in/check-out, and basic computer systems such as Microsoft Office.