Medical Assistant

MyCare Medical Group; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO accrual

Job summary

MyCare Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in delivering highquality care in a clinical setting. You will record patient observations, assist with histories and prep for examinations, and perform vital signs and routine tests to support diagnostic workflows.

The role requires basic medical terminology, proper vein puncture techniques, and accurate documentation. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required, and compliance with HIPAA is expected.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology knowledge for clinic workflows.
• Safe vein puncture techniques and patient assessment.
• Ability to triage patients and document accurately.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients’ chief complaints and record observations in medical records.
• Assist patients with medical history forms and prep for exams.
• Perform vital signs and vision tests; document results.
• Conduct tests and procedures as directed (EKG, strep, glucometer, urine tests).
• Assist in treatments and examinations (injections, wound care, minor procedures).
• Maintain supplies and sterilize equipment; manage inventory.

Skills

Medical terminology

Vein puncture techniques

Patient triage

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Medical Assistant Certificate

1 year healthcare experience

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.
• Ensure Physician signs charts, labs, prescriptions, diagnostics daily.
• 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
• PTO Accrual and Holidays

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