Medical Assistant (907)

Paycom - ATS; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Wichita Falls, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in clinic settings, measure vital signs, take medical history, and document in the electronic medical record. The MA will provide patient education and assist with administrative tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include laboratory monitoring, medication education, specimen handling, and occasional travel. Supervision by RN/LVN/Physician/APRN is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; MA certificate (RMA, CMA, or CCMA) required
• Valid driver’s license and insurable under Center insurance
• Prior medical assistant experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during clinics and provide complex treatment.
• Measure vital signs and document medical history in the record.
• Provide laboratory monitoring and medication education to patients.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests and blood collection as required.
• Travel may be required; adapt to program needs.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical history documentation

Patient communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate (RMA CMA CCMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SmartCare

CARE

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Wichita County MHC - Wichita Falls, TX 76307, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED plus Licensed, Salary Range: $15.22 - $15.22 Hourly, Job Shift: 8-5 M-F, Job Category: Health Care, The Medical Assistant (MA) performs duties under direction of a clinical supervisor (RN/LVN/Physician/APRN) and works administratively under the Director of Nursing, to assist in examination and treatment of individuals served in the designated Mental Health Centers. Work involves providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Provides direct care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to individuals in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Participation in and assisting the physicians during doctors clinic, providing professional, complex treatment and rehabilitation. Responsible for measuring vital signs, as well as taking medical history and reason for seeking care and documenting the information in the medical record or the electronic record. Provides required laboratory monitoring and medication education classes for consumers. Performs routine diagnostic and laboratory tests, which may include being required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Travel may be required. Reassignment is a condition of employment that may occur at the employers discretion. Your work location and hours could change based on program needs

Qualifications

• Graduation from standard high school or equivalent. Must have Medical Assistant Certificate from one of the following organizations: RMA, CMA, or CCMA. Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant is a plus.
• Must have current driver's license and be insurable under Center insurance. Must pass and maintain all Center-mandated trainings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical diagnoses and procedures; of accepted medical treatment programs; and of community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to provide patient care, to prepare and maintain records, to explain public health laws, and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and comprehend correspondence, memos, reports, medical information, physician's orders and prescription labels.
• Ability to count, add and subtract. Knowledge of fractions and calculate medication doses.
• Ability to write memos, letters, staffing summary reports and medical information.
• Ability to relate verbal instructions, communicate in a courteous and effective fashion with co-workers, consumers and families, agencies and the public.
• Display a customer service orientation; at all times treating customers as equals and partners.
• Skilled in the use of general office equipment and network computers and applicable software, such as: word processing, database, spreadsheet and office management software (Microsoft Office). Familiarity with SmartCare and CARE a plus.