Medical Assistant - Family

Lone Star Circle of Care; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid Time Off

403b/401k plan

Job summary

Lone Star Circle of Care in Texas is seeking compassionate Medical Assistants to support clinicians and provide quality patient care in a community-focused setting.

You will collect histories, measure vital signs, prepare exam rooms, run basic labs, and help with procedures under licensed supervision. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are preferred.

We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program is required.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history and vital signs.
• Assist in examination and treatment under supervision.
• Prepare examination rooms and maintain sterility of instruments.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests and assist with medications as ordered.
• Explain procedures to patients and coordinate with licensed staff.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient history

EMR proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

We are seeking Medical Assistants who are passionate about making a difference in our community.At Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) we strive for exceptional, equitable patient care that leads to healthier communities. Our Medical Assistants perform a variety of duties, both clerical and assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a licensed medical and or licensed nursing professional. Our Medical Assistants serve our patients directly, turning our vision into a reality!

If you have the ambition and desire to work in a friendly and fun environment, LSCC is the place for you!

A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant may look like this:

• Obtain and document patient history, patient communication, and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately
• Obtain and measure vital signs and document information on patients' charts
• and maintain examination/treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and keeping inventory of medical supplies and materials
• Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests
• And administer medications as ordered by licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff
• Explain treatment procedures to patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff

We ask our Medical Assistant to possess a minimum of:

• High school diploma or GED and
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

The following experience/skills are preferred:

• Certification as a Medical Assistant received from a certifying body recognized by Lone Star Circle of Care in its reasonable discretion
• Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant
• Previous work using electronic medical records (EMR)
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills

Key Success Factors

Some key factors that will make an individual successful in this role:

• The ability to problem solve
• Organizational skills
• Team player personality
• Time management

Benefits

LSCC offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance;
• LSCC paid Life insurance;
• LSCC paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance;
• Paid Time Off; and
• 403b Employee Retirement Plan