Medical Assistant/NCT

NextCare; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings account

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) Plan benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Assistant for a part-time role. This position involves assisting healthcare providers with patient care, performing radiology duties, and ensuring safety protocols. The ideal candidate should have an accredited Medical Assistant training and an active NCT license. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Join a growing organization focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program is essential.
• Must possess an active NCT license from the Texas Medical Board.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiology duties as per company policies.
• Assist providers with exams and procedures.
• Administer medications according to policy.
• Collects urine for testing and may assist with splinting/casting.
• Supports urgent care procedures and patient flow.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

EMR/EHR proficiency

Medical procedures assistance

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant training program

NCT license from Texas Medical Board

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

NextCare Introduction

NextCare strives to be the leader in high access healthcare, offering urgent care, occupational health, virtual health and primary care services to our patients. With services in eleven states (Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia and Wyoming) and over 165 urgent care clinic locations, we offer exceptional, affordable care to patients across the country.

What We Are Looking For

NextCare Urgent Care is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Medical Assistant who has or is interested in obtaining their Non-Certified Technician certification that likes the challenge of a fast pace setting and working in a team environment. We are looking for customer-friendly and passionate employees to be a part of our growing organization where patients and employees are our top priority.

If you are a Medical Assistant and don't already have your NCT License, ask us about our X-Ray Educational Program Repayment.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiology duties within the scope of practice as stated in NextCare Policies and Procedures, as well as the state appropriate Radiation Rules and Regulations.
• Assists provider with exams (including patient vitals), procedures and other processes related to direct patient care under direct supervision of the Provider and within the scope of practice of a Medical Assistant.
• Administers all forms of medications per policy and Provider direction and adheres to all safety protocols and procedures for medication administration.
• May be responsible for urine collection for various testing to include employer drug screens.
• May perform splinting and casting.
• Conduct various type physicals such as sports physicals.
• Performs other related duties specific to urgent care such as wound care and oxygen administration.
• Notifies the provider on duty promptly of all unusual patient occurrences including medication events on an incident report.
• Promptly notifies the Clinic Manager of patient or employee safety concerns.
• Follows guidelines and requirements of laboratory and clinical accreditation policies.
• Must be proficient in EMR/EHR.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or described by Company policy.

How You Will Make an Impact

The Radiology Technologist supports the organization with customer service and treating all of our patients with respect and dignity. They provide patient care services in the back office urgent care setting, which will meet the specific needs of the patient.

Essential Education, Experience And Skills

Education: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; AND

• Completed an APPROVED (accredited) Medical Assistant training program.

OR

• Completed an UNAPPROVED (non-accredited) Medical Assistant training program AND a National Certification through one of the following:
• American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) - administers the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam and certification; or
• American Medical Technologists (AMT) — provides the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam and certification to individuals who have completed the AMT criteria; or
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — administers the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam and certification.

OR

• Completed an UNAPPROVED medical assistant training program AND was employed as a medical assistant for one (1) year or more after program completion OR must have VERIFIABLE work experience directly supervised by Provider or Physician Group for a minimum of 2000 hours or 1 year.

Other MA education or experience may be considered upon review and approval from Compliance and Regulatory department.

Licensure for NCT

Must have an active and current NCT license issued by the Texas Medical Board.

Certification

Current healthcare professional level CPR certification issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety Health Institute or National Safety.

Benefits

NextCare offers full time employees medical, health savings account, NextCare employee visit program, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary employee/spouse/child life, long term disability, short term disability, employee assistance program, critical illness, accident, legal, identity theft and paid time off benefits. Employees of all statuses are offered 401(k) Plan benefits. Employees in select positions are offered shift differential benefits. Benefits are offered per policy and plan rules.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care