Medical Assistant | Full-Time | Hondo Clinic (3734)

Medina Healthcare System; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Medina Healthcare System is seeking a Full Time Medical Assistant at the Hondo Clinic. The role involves assisting in the examination and treatment of patients, managing patient records, and performing vital sign measurements.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a Medical Assistant certificate, and BLS certification within 30 days of hiring. The position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment with patient interaction and care responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification required.
• Three to six months related experience preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients.
• Interview patients and record medical history.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations.
• Schedule appointments for ancillary services.
• Manage inventory and ensure proper handling of medications.

Skills

Patient care

Vital sign measurement

Medical record management

Customer service

Computer software knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate

BLS certification

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Hondo Clinic 3200 Ave E – Hondo, TX 78861 Position Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Days

POSITION PURPOSE:

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician or mid-level provider by performing the following duties.

KEY REPONSIBILITIES:

• Interviews patients and provides office duties such as vital sign measurement, pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height. All information, to include medical history, is recorded in patients' charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment Hands instruments and materials to provider as directed.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials Calls medical facilities to schedule patients for tests.
• Gives injections or treatments and timely logs this information as required.
• Schedules appointments for ancillary services.
• Maintains office and patient records.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment logs.
• Responsible for lab controls, in-house lab testing.
• Manages inventory and proper handling of stocked medications.
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations and responds promptly to customer needs.
• Understanding of computer software and general knowledge of an electronic medical record program.
• Assists in all areas of the clinic as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED, Medical Assistant certificate from college or technical school;
• Medical Assistant certification from the certifying institution accredited by the Medical Assistant program,
• BLS certification
• Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification required and BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.