Medical Assistant I

Austin Health Partners; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine in Georgetown, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant I to provide administrative and clinical support. The role includes collecting vitals, basic patient care, and documentation in EMR while assisting physicians to keep the clinic running smoothly.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, CMA certification and/or 6 months MA experience; CPR certification is preferred and EMR knowledge is a plus. Regular weekday hours are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CMA Certification and/or 6 months Medical Assistant experience.
• CPR Certification (preferred). Knowledge of EMR software.

Responsibilities

• Collect basic patient intake and vitals.
• Perform necessary point of care testing.
• Document all patient visits and communication in EMR properly.
• Performs capillary blood draws, newborn screens, dental varnish, and routine hearing and vision screens.
• Properly administer oral medication as directed by the provider.
• Answer back line phone calls and chart calls with proper follow-through.
• Perform cleaning duties and maintain stock of medical supplies.
• Responsible for all incoming school/day care forms for the assigned provider.
• Maintain confidentiality and collaborate with healthcare team.
• Regular & prompt attendance as scheduled.
• Maintain physical demands and work environment as listed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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Medical Assistant I

GTP:General Full-Time CLINICAL Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine, Georgetown, TX, US

MEDICAL ASSISTANT I

JOB DESCRIPTION Perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to help provide care to patients, support physicians and keep office operations running smoothly.

CLASSIFICATION Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO Practice Manager/ Clinic Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Collect basic patient intake and vitals

Perform necessary point of care testing

Document all patient visits and communication in EMR properly

Performs capillary blood draws, newborn screens, dental varnish, and routine hearing and vision screens

Properly administer oral medication as directed by the provider

Answer back line phone calls as needed as well as accurately chart phone calls and initiate proper follow through

Perform necessary cleaning duties maintaining an orderly work environment and ensure an adequate stock of medical supplies

Responsible for all incoming school/day care forms for the assigned provider

Ethical conduct, confidentiality, and collaboration with the healthcare team are expected and considered essential elements of this position

Regular & prompt attendance on agreed upon daily and weekly start and end time

Can maintain physical demands and work environment as listed below

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

CMA Certification and/ or 6 months Medical Assistant experience

Preferred

CPR Certification

Knowledge of EMR software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS This job will require exposure to patient elements. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. May work in a noisy or distracting environment. This job will require exposure to patient elements.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK The core hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. but can vary depending on location. This position may require some evening or weekend work depending on location.

COVID/ FLU CONSIDERATIONS If requested by any patient, then staff is required to wear a surgical mask. Patients are strongly encouraged to wear a mask if they are experiencing any acute respiratory symptoms or have a fever. Employees who are not flu-vaccinated will be required to wear a mask in all patient facing areas from September 1 to March 1st unless dates are modified due to clinical factors (unusual epidemic patterns, etc).

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change.