Compassionate Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Front Desk

Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision & Rx

401(k) with company match

Tuition savings / career development

Job summary

Northwest Physicians Group in Amarillo, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians with exams, take vital signs, perform venipuncture, and document in the Electronic Medical Record under IPM guidelines. You may also assist at the front desk as needed and ensure rooms are prepared for patient visits.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, Medical Assistant certificate, and current BLS certification, with strong communication and bilingual abilities preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant certificate required or must obtain certification within six months.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association on hire or within 30 days and maintained.
• 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 per clinic protocol.
• General medical office procedures.
• End of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation per clinic protocol.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician supervision.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, BP, weight, height).
• Perform venipuncture and related procedures as directed within state scope of practice.
• Document in Electronic Medical Record per IPM guidelines.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Assist in covering the front desk as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Microsoft Office proficiency

Familiar with medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Northwest Physicians Group in Amarillo, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians with exams, take vital signs, perform venipuncture, and document in the Electronic Medical Record under IPM guidelines. You may also assist at the front desk as needed and ensure rooms are prepared for patient visits.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, Medical Assistant certificate, and current BLS certification, with strong communication and bilingual abilities preferred.