Medical Assistant - As Needed

Integrity Care Group; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrity Care Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support providers in examinations and patient care in a Texas clinic. The role emphasizes confidentiality, accurate history taking, vital signs, and assisting with procedures under clinician direction.

You will handle front office tasks as needed, prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure smooth patient flow in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; MA program preferred.
• BLS certification required or maintained.
• 2 years MA experience preferred.
• Ability to work all shifts and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage flow through the clinic.
• Obtain patient history, vitals, and document in chart.
• Explain procedures and prepare exam room for provider.
• Prepare and hand instruments, sterilize equipment.
• Administer injections and assist procedures per provider orders.
• Perform basic diagnostic tests and phlebotomy as needed.
• Assist with lab specimens and CLIA-waived tests.
• Handle registration and clerical duties as required.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Support front office tasks as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs measurement

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA program completion

BLS certification

Tools

PC skills

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant assists the provider in the examination and treatment of patients, following established standards and practices, as directed by the clinic provider. Employees will ensure patient confidentiality at all times. Employees may be tasked to assist in other areas of the clinic as needed, such as Front Office responsibilities. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greets patients in the waiting area in a courteous, professional manner, ensures patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, and escorts patients to the discharge counter after treatment.
• Obtains patient history: assesses/triages patient, measures vital signs, and records information on patient chart.
• Explains treatment procedures and prepares patient and exam room for examination by provider.
• Positions instruments and equipment and hands to provider when directed. Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment after use.
• Administers injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, and enemas, dresses/bandages wounds and incisions, draws blood, and assists provider with any procedures, as directed. All actions taken are by provider orders only.
• Performs diagnostic tests including eye exam, electrocardiograph, defibrillator, cardiac monitor, oxygen equipment, pulse ox, peak flow, and inhalation treatment equipment.
• Performs CLIA-waived lab tests, draws blood, and collects, labels, and processes lab specimens for send-out.
• Performs occupational medicine protocols, using proper techniques and guidelines.
• Ensures preparation for pick-up and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
• Correctly prepares and administers medication. Uses patient identifiers prior to administration of medication. Documents administration in required logs.
• Removes sutures and/or staples and changes sterile and non-sterile dressing.
• When applicable, performs basic x-rays or assists Radiology Technician with x-ray set up.
• Completes medical chart to include medical services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
• Performs patient callbacks, arranges for referrals and testing, and schedules follow-up appointments.
• Monitors disposable inventory and places orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
• Performs quality checks on medical equipment to ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Assists with registration and performs additional clerical duties when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistant preferred.
• Licenses/Certification:
• MA course completion certification preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS.
• Experience:
• 2 years of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Skills:
• PC skills or applicable computer experience.
• Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
• Ability to work all shifts.
• Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher.
• Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations and interruptions.
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
• Occasional pressure due to a fast-paced environment.
• The position may require lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment or patients.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
• May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Able to handle emergency or crisis situations.
• Will be required to wear protective equipment as necessary.
• Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher
• Frequently: Sitting, walking, standing.
• Occasionally: Bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, traveling.
• Ability to lift 15-20 pounds