Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine

Providence Health & Services; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with employer matching

Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Voluntary benefits and well-being resources

Job summary

Providence Health & Services is seeking a Medical Assistant II in Lubbock, Texas. In this role, you will assist in patient care by performing various clinical functions under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Eligibility requires completion of an accredited medical assistant program or equivalent training, as well as essential clinical skills.

This position offers comprehensive benefits and competitive wage ranges based on your experience, including options for overtime and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school for medical assistants or registered medical assistant apprenticeship.
• Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant.
• National Provider BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care to assigned patients.
• Perform duties under the direction of a licensed practitioner.
• Ensure compliance with established clinical policies and procedures.

Skills

Obtaining vital signs

Administering injections

Medication administration

Healthcare experience

Medical Assistant experience

Education

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program

Graduate of registered medical assistant apprenticeship

Two years of medical training in Armed Forces

Job description

Description

The Medical Assistant II (MA II) works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A Medical Assistant (II) performs all aspects of the Associate Medical Assistant (MA I) role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. A Medical Assistant (MA II) is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants or
• Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program or
• Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces or minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• 6 months of Healthcare experience
• 6 months of Medical Assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• National Medical Assistant Certification upon hire

Compensation

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more.

EEO Statement

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.