Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Admin Pro

South Texas Health System - Clinics; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive Compensation

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

401(k) with match

Job summary

South Texas Health System Clinics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in examination and treatment, document in the EMR, and prep exam rooms. You will handle vital signs, venipuncture, and front desk coverage as needed.

The position emphasizes patient check-in/check-out, accurate charting, and coordinating with providers for tests and referrals. A relevant diploma and BLS/CPR are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multi-phone lines and making copies of documents as necessary.
• Accurately files patient charts; including scanning documents into files as necessary.
• Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and Specialists.
• Pre-authorize prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient check-in/out

Education

High School diploma

Medical Assistant program completion

BLS/CPR certification

Medical Assistant certification or 1 year experience

Job description

South Texas Health System Clinics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in examination and treatment, document in the EMR, and prep exam rooms. You will handle vital signs, venipuncture, and front desk coverage as needed.

The position emphasizes patient check-in/check-out, accurate charting, and coordinating with providers for tests and referrals. A relevant diploma and BLS/CPR are required.