Medical Assistant - North University

Harborhealth; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative multi-specialty clinic in Austin is seeking dedicated Medical Assistants to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth clinic operations, including client intake, lab specimen collection, and charting in electronic medical records. You will collaborate closely with the clinical team to deliver exceptional care and support, all while fostering a positive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a new model of care that prioritizes patients, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in primary care and as a Medical Assistant.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform client intake, collect lab specimens, and chart in E.H.R.
• Support clinical team and ensure smooth clinic operations.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant

CPR Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (E.H.R.)

Job description

Harbor Health is looking for skilled Medical Assistants (MAs) to become a member of our team. Harbor Health is an entirely new multi-specialty clinic group in Austin, TX utilizing a modern approach to co-create health with those who get, give, and pay for it, allowing everyone to fully flourish. Join us as we build a fully integrated system that connects care to a better payment model that truly puts the human being at the center.

MAs will perform work that is central to ensure the clinic operations run smoothly. Their essential duties will include client intake, collecting lab specimens, charting in electronic medical records, administering immunizations, assisting with minor procedures and other supportive functions for the clinical team.

Our MAs will be responsible for:

1. Collaborating with the clinical team to execute care tasks as ordered by our providers.
2. Delivering care in accordance with the member's care plan.
3. Completing opening and closing tasks each day to prepare for daily operations.
4. Supporting the care team to ensure clients’ needs are met and hand-offs are appropriately conducted.

Successful MAs will have:

1. High School Degree or equivalent
2. Certified Medical Assistant or the equivalent of 10 years experience as a Medical Assistant
3. Minimum of 3 years of experience in primary care
4. CPR Certification
5. Computer skills with the ability to enter information in the E.H.R. system and compile reports or data as requested
6. Ability to read, write, and speak English
7. Skill in providing excellent customer service and support; organizing and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines; and excellent written and verbal communication
8. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds
9. Ability to work effectively with managers, co-workers, members of the public and professional groups
10. Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, concisely with others (internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing), consistently demonstrating a positive/proactive customer service attitude
11. Consistently maintaining ethical behaviors exemplary of quality public service and fair standards, inclusively, among all employees and members of the public
12. Ability to work as an effective team member; function independently, exercise sound judgment and initiative; be flexible to shift priorities; maintain confidentiality; establish and maintain effective interpersonal work relationships, and effectively assist providers

If you are passionate about health care and you want to create something new together, please apply to be a part of our team!

Physical Requirements of the role include:

1. Working irregular hours
2. Physically demanding, moderate-stress environment
3. Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
4. Pushing and pulling heavy objects
5. Full range of body motion including handling and lifting clients
6. Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry
7. Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing

Additional Skills & Experiences Preferred include:

1. Bilingual English/Spanish
2. Experience with Phlebotomy
3. BLS Certification