MEDICAL ASSISTANT - FAMILY PRACTICE

Universal Health Services; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Tuition savings with Chamberlain University

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Medical Assistant in Denison, Texas, to perform a variety of patient care duties, including assisting in examinations and treatment under a physician's guidance. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, documenting in the Electronic Medical Record, and preparing treatment rooms. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, a Medical Assistant certification or ability to obtain it, and current BLS/CPR certification. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, and the position offers benefits such as competitive compensation and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certificate required or must obtain within six months.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• One year experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assistance in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Documenting in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Preparing treatment rooms for patient examinations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Familiarity with Medical Terminology

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

EKG machine

Office equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

Medical Assistant (ANNA TEXAS) is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties, including assistance in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician, interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture, and procedures as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline. The assistant prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients and assists in covering the front desk as required.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: https://benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant certificate required or must obtain certification within six (6) months of employment
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant
• Familiarity with medical terminology required
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
• General medical office procedures
• Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)
• Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Must be able to perform courteously and professionally in all interactions
• Office equipment such as fax machine, copier and telephone system
• EKG machine, other patient care testing

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.