Medical Assistant (MFM)

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.; Grapevine, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

HSAs

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant for our Grapevine, Texas practice. The role supports physicians and clinical staff with clinical and administrative duties, focusing on patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and a commitment to compassionate service. Responsibilities include patient preparation, exam support, specimen collection, and scheduling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to exam rooms and collect medical history, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
• Assist with patient flow to ensure timely visits.
• Support high-quality patient experience through excellent service and communication with patients and families.
• Prepare and conduct medical exams and procedures under physician/supervisor guidance.
• Perform venipuncture, injections, immunizations, and specimen collection as allowed by state regulations.
• Communicate care instructions to patients and ensure understanding.
• Schedule tests, treatments, follow-ups, and convey results to patients.

Skills

universal precautions/OSHA/HIPAA

verbal communication

written communication

customer service

professionalism

confidentiality

Education

Diploma from Medical Assistant program

State certification as Medical Assistant

Job description

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.

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.

• 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.

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

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

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.

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.