Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Operations

South Texas Health System - Clinics; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program if offered.

Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.

Challenging and rewarding work env.

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Job summary

South Texas Health System – Clinics in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient exams, take vital signs, perform venipuncture, and document care in the Electronic Medical Record under IPM guidelines.

You will assist in front desk coverage, prepare treatment rooms, schedule appointments, pre-authorize prescriptions and tests, and ensure accurate charting in a fast-paced clinic; teamwork and patient care are valued.

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/Check-out

BLS/CPR

Medical Assistant Certification

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion

One year experience as Medical Assistant

Job description

South Texas Health System – Clinics in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians with patient exams, take vital signs, perform venipuncture, and document care in the Electronic Medical Record under IPM guidelines.

You will assist in front desk coverage, prepare treatment rooms, schedule appointments, pre-authorize prescriptions and tests, and ensure accurate charting in a fast-paced clinic; teamwork and patient care are valued.