Medical Assistant (MFM)

Pediatrix-Medical-Group-3; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group in the United States is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff in providing specialized patient care. The role combines clinical and administrative duties, including taking medical history, preparing patients for visits, and documenting information in the patient medical record.

The ideal candidate has a diploma from an accredited MA program, MA certification or state requirements, CPR/BLS certification preferred, and about 2 years in an

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification as Medical Assistant preferred or as required by State.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Experience: 2 years in an office-based setting preferred.
• OBGYN experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and collect medical history, current medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
• Assist with patient flow to ensure timely visits.
• Support high-quality patient experience through excellent customer service and communication.
• Prepare and assist with medical exams and procedures under physician supervision.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, administer injections/immunizations, and perform venipuncture as allowed by state regulations.
• Communicate instructions to patients and ensure understanding.
• Schedule tests, treatments, and follow-ups; relay test results to patients.
• Maintain exam rooms and stock supplies; sterilize as required.
• Answer calls, triage messages, and coordinate referrals and appointments.

Skills

Universal precautions

OSHA compliance

HIPAA regulations

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Travel readiness

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

MA certification preferred

CPR/BLS certification preferred

Job description

Overview

The Medical Assistant will support physicians and clinical staff in providing specialized patient care by performing both clinical and administrative duties specific to the practice’s area of focus. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. The Medical Assistant's primary responsibilities may vary based on state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patient to exam room, prepare patient for visits by obtaining medical history, current medications, allergies, and chief complaints and document all information in patient medical record.
• Assist with patient flow to ensure timely visits.
• Support delivery of high-quality patient experience through excellent customer service and communication with patients, families and other care providers while ensuring a safe patient care environment.
• Provide assistance to physician and/or advanced practice provider in preparing and conducting medical exams and office procedures under direct guidance and supervision of physician and advance practice provider. .
• Perform applicable medical procedures collect, and prepare laboratory specimens, administer injections/immunizations, and perform venipuncture, as allowed by state regulations.
• Communicate information and instructions to patients as directed by physician, advanced practice provider, or nursing staff and ensure patient’s understanding of the information.
• Assist with scheduling of tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments, and communicate test results to patients.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Respond to calls and requests for referrals and appointments, triage and process messages, and requests from patients, clinic staff, referring physicians and pharmacies. Maintains patient files, records, and other information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited program for Medical Assistants required.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred or as required by State
• CPR/BLS certification preferred

Experience Industry: Healthcare

Experience:

• 2 years in an office-based setting preferred.
• OBGYN experience strongly preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Must have the ability to follow universal precautions, OSHA standards and HIPAA regulations
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Superior customer service skills
• High level of professionalism
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• 15% travel required as needed for coverage

Benefits and Compensation

Take great care of the patient, every day and every way.TM At Pediatrix & Obstetrix, that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset is YOU.

We take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and overall well-being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.Some benefits are provided at no cost, while others require a cost share between employees and the company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for these benefits through convenient payroll deductions.Our benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix & Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their families.

About Us

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.