MEDICAL ASSISTANT - GI

Universal Health Services; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous PTO

Excellent Health Plans

401(K) with company match

Job summary

TexomaCare, affiliated with Universal Health Services, seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians in examinations, vital signs, and venipuncture. You will document in the EMR and assist front desk duties as needed, under IPM guidelines. The role emphasizes patient-centered care in a family-focused setting.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, BLS/CPR, and MA certification or equivalent experience; Spanish bilingual skills are a plus in a diverse Texoma community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate or one year of MA experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology required.
• Experience with patient check-in/check-out per clinic protocol.
• General medical office procedures.
• Proficiency in basic computer programs and MS Office.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs under physician direction.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist in examining and treating patients.
• Document in the Electronic Medical Record per IPM guidelines.
• Assist in covering the front desk as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical terminology

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certificate or 1 year MA experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR documentation

Job description

Responsibilities

About Texoma Care

Our experienced team of physicians is dedicated to caring for all members of the family at every stage of life. TexomaCare is comprised of primary care physicians and a variety of specialists in nine local communities. Working with TexomaCare means you will work with a care team of physicians, advanced practitioners, and staff providing compassionate and quality care. TexomaCare is proud to be affiliated with Texoma Medical Center (TMC), the Texoma region’s leader in hospital services. Texoma Medical Center is a 414-bed acute care facility located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. More than 3,500 employees, 400 multi-specialty physicians, and over 100 volunteers have helped to support the hospital in delivering quality, patient-focused care to the Texoma region for over 50 years.

Our Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties, which include a ssiting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviewing patients, measures vital signs (i.e., 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. Prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required.

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics that align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 12 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

As a TexomaCare employee, you will be part of a first-class organization offering:

• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion or one year of 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

EEO Statement

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.