MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Dallas, TX

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System in Dallas, TX, seeks a Medical Assistant to work under physician direction, performing routine clinical duties and patient education. The role requires certification upon hire and relevant clinic experience, with strong interpersonal and documentation skills.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting with injections, and maintaining infection control and accurate health records.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants.
• National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification upon hire.
• Two or more years' experience of professional medical assisting in a clinic setting preferred.
• Knowledge of professional clinical theory and practices to provide and evaluate patient care.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills; can communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under physician and/or nurse guidance.
• Room patients, take vitals, update allergies and pharmacy information.
• Assist with injections as instructed by physician.
• Support physicians in delivering patient care and meeting quality metrics.
• Maintain infection control practices and sanitize instruments and areas.
• Ensure room readiness and availability of necessary instruments for appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Accredited medical assisting program

National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Hours of Work: 8am-5pm

Days Of Week: M - F

Work Shift: 8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Medical Assistant works under the general direction of the physician to provide healthcare to individuals as instructed by the physician; performs routine clinical procedures as directed by the physician; participates in patient education; enters appropriate documentation into patients' health record; performs all other duties as assigned within the scope of certification. Reports directly to the Practice Manager.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants
• National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification upon hire. Certification must remain current and active throughout employment.
• Two or more years' experience of professional medical assisting in a clinic setting preferred.
• Responsibilities and duties listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required.
• Knowledge of professional clinical theory and practices to provide and evaluate patient care.
• Skill in applying and interpreting principles, methods, and techniques to provide professional patient care.
• Perception necessary to observe pertinent detail when taking vital signs (BP, pulse, temp.) and observation of patient's condition.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Strong positive interpersonal skills; can communicate effectively verbally and written.

Job Responsibilities

• Implements patient care under the guidance and direction of the physician and/or nurse.
• Rooming the patient including taking vitals, entering/updating allergies, and pharmacy information.
• May perform intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous injections when instructed by the physician.
• Assists physicians in providing care to patients and meeting required metrics in accordance with clinic policies, guidelines, and other quality review organizations.
• Performs general clinical duties as appropriate within state guidelines and conforms to OSHA Regulations and Precautions.
• Demonstrates working knowledge and practice of infection control procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects all instruments and clinical areas.
• Assures room set-up and necessary instruments are made available for patient appointments.
• Maintains inventory and participates in minimizing waste of medical supplies and medications; orders supplies as needed.
• Maintains medical equipment per regulation minimum, following operation instructions, and reporting to manager equipment failure.