Medical Assistant

MyCare Medical; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Advocacy

Travel Assistance

My Secure Advantage

Job summary

MyCare Medical in Mission, Texas is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians under supervision, recording observations, preparing patients for exams, and handling essential clinical tasks.

The role focuses on patient intake, vital signs, tests, basic procedures, and ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation as part of daily patient care. Experience with clinical workflows is a plus; Spanish bilingualism preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology, basic arithmetic, patient safety practices.
• Familiarity with clinical workflows and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients’ chief complaints and record observations in the medical record.
• Assist patients with medical history forms and prep for examinations; document calls.
• Measure height, weight, vitals, and vision; record in medical record.
• Perform tests and procedures as directed (EKG, spirometry, venipuncture, strep, glucometer, urine tests).
• Assist with treatments and examinations (injections, wound care, pelvic exams, minor surgery, IUD insertions); identify psychosocial needs.
• Maintain and sterilize equipment; stock rooms and labs; manage inventory.
• Transcribe orders; prepare requisitions and pharmacy communication; follow up on messages.
• Notify patients of physician-ordered changes; manage patient flow and triage.
• Support multiple physicians; comply with policies and HIPAA privacy rules.

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

One year of healthcare experience with direct patient contact

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant, under medical supervision, assists physicians in the delivery of healthcare services.

Job Responsibilit

• Identify patients’ chief complaints and record observations in patient’s permanent medical record. Communicate to physician abnormal lab results
• Assist patients in completing medical history forms and prepare patients for examinations & treatment by physician. Document all phone calls with patients. Return completed patient file to designated area
• Perform height, weight, vital sign, and vision tests, recording them in the medical record
• Conduct tests and procedures as directed, such as EKGs, non-stress tests, spirometer, venipunctures, skin punctures, strep screen, glucometer, and urine tests.
• Assist health service providers with treatments and examinations of patients such as injections, wound care, pelvic exams, minor surgery, and IUD insertions; assist in the identification of psychosocial needs and consult with the health service provider.
• Clean and sterilize equipment, stock patient rooms and labs with appropriate supplies. Maintain medical supply inventory.
• Transcribe doctors’ orders and prepare appropriate requisitions, forms, and calls to pharmacy. Daily follow up of pharmacy messages.
• Notify patient of any change ordered by the physician
• Maintain patient flow after check-in. Prioritize walk-in versus appointment based on conversation with patient
• Perform triage on patient as soon as chart is ready
• May assist more than one physician at a time
• Comply with office policy and procedure, OSHA Standards and HIPAA Privacy Regulations as stated in HIPAA Policy and Procedure Manual

Job Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate issued by an accredited institution OR
• One (1) year of experience working in a health care setting that includes direct patient contact OR
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required
• Basic medical terminology, basic arithmetic, safe vein puncture techniques, and safe work practices in a clinic setting

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurances
  • FSA and Life Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Advocacy, Travel Assistance, and My Secure Advantage