Medical Assistant / NWTPG Primary Care Canyon / FT

Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Benefits Guest Website

Job summary

Northwest Physicians Group in Amarillo, TX seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians, interview patients, take vital signs, and prepare exam rooms. The role also covers front desk coverage and charting in the Electronic Medical Record.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant certificate, High School diploma, and BLS; Spanish preferred. The position offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth within the UHS network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical Assistant certificate required or certification within six months.
• Current BLS certification upon hire or within 30 days; maintain thereafter.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is required.
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out per clinic protocol.
• General medical office procedures are expected.
• Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation.
• Proficiency in basic computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Spanish language ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of patient care duties under physician supervision.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs including pulse, temp, BP, height, weight.
• Venipuncture and related procedures as directed by the physician.
• Document in the EMR according to IPM guidelines.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and assist front desk as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient check-in/check-out

General medical office procedures

Cash handling / end of day balancing

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certificate

BLS certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

ABOUT NORTHWEST PHYSICIANS GROUP

Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus towards population health management. The group has grown to a network of over 40 providers serving patients at numerous primary, specialty and urgent care locations in Amarillo, Texas. Northwest Physicians Group is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed system acute care hospital that serves approximately 650,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The system provides acute care services including: cardiac, pediatric, women's, emergency, surgical and behavioral healthcare.

Responsibilities

Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus towards population health management. The group has grown to a network of over 40 providers serving patients at numerous primary, specialty and urgent care locations in Amarillo, Texas. Northwest Physicians Group is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495-bed system acute care hospital that serves approximately 650,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region. The system provides acute care services including: cardiac, pediatric, women's, emergency, surgical and behavioral healthcare.

Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

Position: Medical Assistant

Position Summary: This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviewing patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirments (if applicable)

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant certificate required or must obtain certification within six (6) months of employment
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant
• Familiarity with medical terminology required
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
• General medical office procedures
• Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)
• Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Must be able to perform courteously and professionally in all interactions

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.