Medical Assistant - OBGYN

Ne Obgyn; Schertz (TX); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ne Obgyn is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our clinic team. You will help organize patient flow, prepare patients for exams, and assist clinicians during procedures while maintaining accuracy in charting and records.

Responsibilities include collecting histories, performing routine screenings, and relaying information to the care team. Strong communication, organization, and adherence to privacy guidelines are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical settings preferred.
• Ability to follow provider guidelines and maintain patient privacy.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and basic office software.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities including organizing patient flow and assisting in exam rooms.
• Collects patient history and screens per guidelines; documents accurately.
• Supports physicians and nurses during procedures and entries in the chart.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School or better

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Primary duties includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned including checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
• Provides safe, accurate clinically competent direct care to patients.
• Identifies the patient’s need for education in wellness or illness and provides appropriate information.
• Communicates information to other members of health care team.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
• Recognizes patient’s abnormalities or urgent problems and seeks appropriate assistance; responds appropriately to emergency codes;
• Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs or mensuration; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid. Medical assistants must adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory.
• Lead responsibilities include assisting the Medical Office Manager with staffing, training, supervising, and delegating assignments. May also serve as the office’s EMR Tech.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Interpersonal Skills

Intermediate

Intermediate

Communication Skills

Intermediate

Preferred

Medical Office Procedures

Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Certified Medical Asst

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