Medical Assistant (Float) - Mason

Frontera Healthcare Network; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontera Healthcare Network is seeking a Float Medical Assistant who will provide coverage at clinics in the Brady, Menard, Mason, Fredericksburg, and Junction area. This role involves administering quality care, immunizations, and health education to patients of all ages.

The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, teamwork-oriented, and have at least one year of experience in a Medical Assistant role. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred to enhance patient communication.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a Medical Assistant role preferred.
• Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion and prevention.
• Ability to work cooperatively with community agency personnel.

Responsibilities

• Administers quality care, immunizations, and health education.
• Assists in administrative, clinical, and lab services.
• Works with health center personnel to ensure an efficient environment of care.

Skills

Teamwork

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to document clearly

Ability to prepare reports

Job description

Seeking a Float Medical Assistant for Frontera Healthcare Network clinics. This position will provide coverage to our clinics in the Brady, Menard, Mason, Fredericksburg and Junction area.

The MA assists the healthcare team in a professional manner in the community health center setting. Primary duties include administering quality care, immunizations, and health education to patients of all ages in trained areas of competency; assisting in administrative, clinical, and lab services as appropriate; working with all health center personnel to ensure an efficient and safe environment of care.

The ideal candidate must be teamwork-oriented, energetic and enthusiastic. One year experience and bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred. One year of experience is a Medical Assistant role preferred. Pay is based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention, and motivation.
• Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act.
• Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs.
• Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, center staff, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare statistical and administrative reports.
• Ability to work cooperatively with community agency personnel to coordinate services for patients.
• Ability to use a glucometer and interpret the results.
• Ability to use office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, fax machines, telephones, and copiers.
• Ability to prioritize and allocate resources.
• One (1) year of practice experience as a MA giving direct patient care.
• Will be required to Cross-Train in Front Desk.