Full Time Medical Assistant for Family Practice

Star Family Medicine; Texas; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Family Medicine in Texas is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for a Family Practice. You will take vital signs, record medical history, prepare patients for exams, draw blood, administer medications, and maintain accurate medical records under a provider's supervision.

The role also involves scheduling, answering inquiries, and supporting front-office duties. A current Medical Assistant certification is required. On-site, with regular day shifts, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Must have current Medical Assistant certification or credentialing.
• Duties include taking vital signs and medical history, preparing patients for examination, and drawing blood.
• Responsible for documenting and maintaining up-to-date medical records for patients.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and medical history of patients.
• Prepare patients for examination or tests and assist providers.
• Enter orders and coding for insurance purposes as directed.
• Schedule appointments and answer phones.
• Maintain sanitary environment and ensure timely attendance.
• Assist providers in examinations and treatments as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical history

Patient intake

Phlebotomy

Medication administration

Medical records documentation

Phone & scheduling

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Full Time Medical Assistant for Family Practice

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Will perform various clinical and clerical duties under the direction of a provider
• Take vital signs and medical history of the patients, prepare them for examination or tests, draw blood or other samples, and administer medications/injections as directed by a provider
• Responsible for documenting and maintaining up-to-date medical records for patients in which employee has had contact with or provided service for
• Answering phones & scheduling appointments
• Entering orders as dictated from the provider; this may include entering the corresponding CPT or ICD-10 coding for insurance purposes
• May assist the providers in examining and treating patients
• Answer patients, pharmacies and outside specialists’ queries about medicines and treatment per provider’s orders. These queries may be in-office, phone, fax, or electronic message format.
• Initiate and/or maintain correspondence with patients and insurance companies as well as other provider offices.
• Proper disposal of sharp objects/Bio-hazard in designated areas
• Maintain a sanitary environment for patients and coworkers
• Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position
• All other duties as assigned by the department supervisor and/or other member of management.

Marginal / Non-essential Duties:

• May be assigned to perform routine immunization and/or medical supply inventory
• May be assigned to perform diagnostic testing (i.e: 6 minute walks, EKG’s, application of allergy injections)
• May be assigned to obtain provider signatures pertaining to home health orders and various documents requiring signatures
• Sterilization of surgical instruments as well as preparing surgical kits
• Check and respond to emails in a timely manner
• Attend routine training classes and meetings

Provide back-up assistance to the front office in times of need. Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Company Description

Must have a current Medical Assistant license

Must have a current Medical Assistant license