Medical Assistant

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant NCT to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will work closely with physicians to provide exceptional healthcare services to patients and families. Your responsibilities will include performing routine clinical procedures, maintaining patient confidentiality, and assisting in patient education. This organization is recognized for its commitment to employee well-being, offering a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a matched retirement plan, and numerous opportunities for career growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Matched retirement plan

Employee wellness program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of healthcare-related experience is required.
• Current medical assistant credential or NCT permit is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient confidentiality and implements patient care.
• Assists physicians in providing nursing care and takes patient history.
• Performs injections and prepares documents for physician review.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Customer service

Patient care

Infection control procedures

Education

Medical Assistant Credential

NCT Permit

Job description

Hours of Work: 40

Days Of Week: 5

Work Shift:

Job Description:

Your Job:

Our Medical Assistant NCT works under the general direction of the physician with the assistance of the clinical coordinator if applicable; reports directly to the office manager. You will provide health care to individuals and families as instructed by the physician; performs routine clinical procedures as directed by the physician; participates in patient education; enters appropriate documentation into patients’ health record; performs all other duties assigned within the scope of your certification.

Your Job Requirements:

1. 1-3 years healthcare related experience in your field.
2. Customer service experience preferred.
3. Current approved medical assistant credential or credential obtained within 90 days of hire.
4. Current NCT permit through the Texas Medical Board.

Your Job Responsibilities:

1. Maintains strict patient confidentiality, and will use complete discretion when discussing patient information.
2. Implements patient care and patient follow-up to include the notification of lab results under, tasking messages, phone calls, and updating patient information under the guidance and direction of all physicians and/or practice manager.
3. May perform intramuscular, intradermal or subcutaneous injections with complete documentation.
4. Assists physicians and/or MAs in providing nursing care to patients in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
5. Takes patient history and vitals.
6. Demonstrates an extensive working knowledge and practice of infection control procedures.
7. Cleans and disinfects all instruments and maintains QA reports for the autoclave.
8. Autoclaving weekly or biweekly depending on demand.
9. Performs all nurse/injection only visits with appropriate documentation.
10. Performs all X-rays and PFT.
11. Prepares FMLA forms and various documents that come in for physician review and signature, e.g., home health, prescription pre-certs.
12. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 60 healthcare 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:

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023