Medical Assistant - LMRT

South Texas Health System Clinics; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

South Texas Health System Clinics is seeking a Medical Assistant LS X-Ray to support clinical exams, vital signs, venipuncture and radiology procedures under physician supervision.

The role requires completing an accredited Medical Assistant program, current BLS/CPR, and familiarization with EMR documentation. Front desk support and room preparation are part of daily duties in a busy clinic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Limited Scope of Practice Rad Tech Certification.
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs (pulse, temperature, BP, weight, height).
• Venipuncture and procedures as directed by physician.
• Documentation in EMR per IPM guidelines.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination.
• Assist in covering the front desk as required.
• X-ray duties: perform required x-ray procedures with basic/limited scope reporting and maintain records.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Current BLS/CPR certification

Limited Scope of Practice Rad Tech Certification

Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience

Familiarity with medical terminology

Experience with patient check-in and check-out process

Tools

X-ray tech procedures

Job description

Responsibilities

ABOUT SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM – CLINICS

Join our South Texas Health System Clinics (formerly Valley Care Clinics) team! Providers with South Texas Health System (STHS) Clinics deliver high quality family medicine, health screenings and advanced specialized care to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. STHS Clinics is committed to delivering quality healthcare and service excellence. Our clinics are affiliated with South Texas Health Systems’ four acute care hospitals, behavioral health hospital, six freestanding emergency rooms and one joint venture hospital. Specially trained and highly experienced, our physician group treats a wide range of conditions using advanced technologies and minimally invasive techniques.

Website: sthsclinics.com

The Medical Assistant LS X-Ray position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure 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 guidelines. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Participates in decision-making and process improvement.
• Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multi-phone lines and making copies of documents as necessary.
• Accurately files patient charts; including scanning documents into files as necessary.
• Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists.
• Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.
• X-Ray Responsibilities: Performs all required x-ray procedures with basic/limited scope reporting, reviewing and maintenance of accurate records and equipment.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Benefit and Rewards Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

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 which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 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.

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• Limited Scope of Practice Rad Tech Certification required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant
• Familiarity with medical terminology required.
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)

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.