Medical Assistant - McAllen

centrumhealth; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NeueHealth in McAllen, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support under physician supervision. You will handle scheduling, patient intake, vital signs, and preparation for exams.

Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, recording medical histories, processing prescriptions, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining accurate electronic medical records. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to serve our diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; MA certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year of Medical Assistant experience in a clinic setting.
• Certification as MA or diploma from an accredited school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take patient vital signs and medical histories.
• Prepare patients for examinations and tests.
• Assist physicians during examinations.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Process and transcribe medical notes and prescriptions.
• Maintain medical records and document patient interactions.
• Travel to clinics within the region as needed.

Skills

Medical records management

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

WHO WE ARE

NeueHealth is a value-driven healthcare company grounded in the belief that all health consumers are entitled to high-quality, coordinated care. By uniquely aligning the interests of health consumers, providers, and payors, we help to make healthcare accessible and affordable to all populations across the ACA Marketplace, Medicare, and Medicaid.

NeueHealth delivers clinical care to health consumers through our owned clinics - Centrum Health and Premier Medical - as well as unique partnerships with affiliated providers across the country. We also enable providers to succeed in performance-based arrangements through a suite of technology and services scaled centrally and deployed locally. Through our value-driven, consumer-centric approach, we are committed to transforming healthcare and creating a better care experience for all.

Clinic Location: 4903 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78504

JOB SUMMARY

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Medical Assistant job description is intended to highlight major responsibilities within the role, but it is not limited to these items.

• Taking Patient Vital Signs
• Taking Medical Histories
• Preparing Patients for Medical Tests and Examinations
• Assisting Physicians During Examinations
• Explaining Medical Procedures to Patientsn
• Sterilizing Medical Instruments
• Removing Sutures
• Calling or electronic entering Prescriptions into Pharmacies
• Preparing Patients for X-Rays
• Administering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular Medications
• Transcribing all notes and documents related to treatments.
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel to clinics within the region as needed for business operation or staffing coverage requirements.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Certification as a Medical Assistant or diploma from an accredited school is highly preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic, physician practice or urgent care setting

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of medical correspondence, managing electronic medical records
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience as a Phlebotomist is desirable but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player, able to work with provider and other team members of the care team.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and employ a diverse employee group committed to meeting the needs of NeueHealth, our consumers, and the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.