Medical Assistant (MA)

PREMISE HEALTH; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Premise Health seeks a Full Time Medical Assistant to provide care to employees and dependents at the San Antonio Health Center. Hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm.

You will interview patients, record vitals, maintain health records, prepare treatment rooms, and assist at the front desk while performing procedures and ordering supplies as needed.

Qualifications

• National certification in Medical Assisting from a Premise Health approved organization or certificate/diploma with hands-on externship.
• Current certification with hands-on training in AHA, ARC or equivalent Basic Life Support is required.
• State Lab Certificate (NV only).
• CMA certification from recognized bodies (SC only).

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs.
• Maintains patient health records and documentation.
• Prepares treatment rooms and sterilizes instruments.
• Administers medications and performs laboratory tests, EKGs and related diagnostics.
• Performs front desk duties, schedules appointments and orders supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

Medical terminology

Patient care

Documentation

Scheduling/appointment coordination

Education

Medical Assistant certification or diploma

Hands-on externship

Tools

EKG equipment

Laboratory procedures

AHA/BLS certification

Job description

Premise's mission is to help people get, stay, and be well. We hope you will join us in our mission and experience why amazing health starts with amazing healthcare. For more information, visit www.premisehealth.com.

As a Full Time Medical Assistant (MA), you'll provide care to client employees and their dependents in our Health Center located in San Antonio, TX. The scheduled hours are Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.

What You’ll Do

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs (pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height)
• Maintains patient health records to ensure accurate and up-to-date records
• Prepares treatment rooms, cleans and sterilizes instruments
• Medication administration including injections, performs laboratory tests, operates EKGs and other diagnostic equipment as permitted by state regulations
• Performs administrative tasks, assists at the front desk, schedules appointments, makes follow-up calls, and orders medical supplies
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• National certification in Medical Assisting from a Premise Health approved organization OR Certificate/Diploma and Transcripts from an accredited Medical Assistant program with hands on externship completed and passed- total online courses are not accepted
• Current certification with hands-on training in AHA, ARC or equivalent Basic Life Support for health care providers is required
• State Lab Certificate (NV only)
• CMA certification required from the American Association of Medical Assistants, the National Center of Competency Testing, the National Certification Medical Association, American Medical Technologists, or any other recognized certifying body approved by the Board of Medical Examiners (South Carolina only)

Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers full-time team members benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) program with company match, paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, EAP, access to virtual primary care and virtual behavioral health at no cost for team members and their dependents. Additional benefits can be viewed here: https://jobs.premisehealth.com/benefits.

Premise is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.