Medical Assistant - Central Lab Support & Patient Care

Jobtome; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Descripción de la vacante

WellMed, part of the Optum family, seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under supervision. The MA handles clinical tasks, documentation, and coordination with physicians. Required certification and BLS; Excel skills helpful. Eligible candidates with bilingual abilities are a plus.

Hourly pay ranges from $16.00 to $29.00, with a comprehensive benefits package and potential transition opportunities within the network. Join a team focused on caring, connecting, and growing together.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have Medical Assistant certification or ability to obtain within 180 days.
• BLS certification required at hire or within 30 days.
• Basic computer literacy; Excel skills helpful.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 2+ years MA experience preferred.
• Experience with eCW preferred.
• Experience handling lab and imaging orders preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding preferred.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.
• Flexibility to transition to clinic-based role as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Performs duties within Medical Assistant scope of practice.
• Operates diagnostic equipment and collects specimens and cultures.
• Performs wound care and dressing changes; administers non-intravenous meds.
• Records patient care documentation accurately and timely.
• Coordinates patient care per physician guidance and policies.
• Maintains infection control and privacy standards.
• Assists with lab tests and imaging orders and results reconciliation.
• Supports patient safety initiatives and clinical best practices.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA and documentation standards.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Educación

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Certification as Medical Assistant or eligibility within 180 days

Current BLS certification for healthcare providers

Basic computer literacy with Excel proficiency

Knowledge of medical terminology

Communication and customer service skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Two-plus years of Medical Assistant experience

Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW)

Experience managing lab and diagnostic imaging orders

Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

Bilingual

Flexibility for clinic-based transitions

Herramientas

Excel

eClinicalWorks

Laboratory and imaging orders management

ICD-10/CPT coding

Descripción del empleo

WellMed, part of the Optum family, seeks a Medical Assistant to support patient care under supervision. The MA handles clinical tasks, documentation, and coordination with physicians. Required certification and BLS; Excel skills helpful. Eligible candidates with bilingual abilities are a plus.

Hourly pay ranges from $16.00 to $29.00, with a comprehensive benefits package and potential transition opportunities within the network. Join a team focused on caring, connecting, and growing together.