Medical Assistant

MyCare Medical; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life ins.

FSA & EAP

Job summary

MyCare Medical is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians and the care team under supervision. You will record patient information, prepare exams, and document communications in the medical record.

The role requires careful attention to patient history, vitals, and coordination of care across the clinic. Responsibilities include taking vitals, performing tests (EKG, venipuncture, urinalysis), assisting with procedures, maintaining sterile rooms, and ensuring HIPAA compliance

Qualifications

• Medical terminology and safety practices required in a clinic setting.
• Experience with patient intake, history taking, and basic procedures.
• Knowledge of vital signs, specimen collection, and basic lab workflows.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients’ chief complaints and record observations in patient’s permanent medical record. Communicate abnormal lab results to physician.
• Assist patients with medical history forms and prepare for examinations; document calls and return patient files.
• Perform height, weight, vital signs, and vision tests and record results in medical records.
• Conduct tests and procedures such as EKGs, venipuncture, urine tests, and other listed assessments.
• Assist with injections, wound care, minor procedures, and HIPAA-compliant patient interactions.
• Sterilize equipment, stock rooms, and maintain medical supply inventory.
• Transcribe orders, prepare requisitions, and follow up on pharmacy communications.
• Notify patients of physician-ordered changes and manage patient flow during check-in.
• Perform triage when chart is ready; support more than one physician as needed.
• Adhere to policies, OSHA standards, and HIPAA privacy regulations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vital signs

Vein puncture techniques

Clinical safety & hygiene

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

1 year healthcare experience

Equivalent training/education

Job description

Job Summary

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

Job Responsibilities

• 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