Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Optum; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking Medical Assistants to support patient care under physician supervision in a clinic setting. Responsibilities include processing specimens, administering non-intravenous meds, and performing EKGs, with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

Requirements include current Medical Assistant certification or progress toward it, BLS, and good knowledge of medical terminology and EMR systems. Travel not indicated; on-site role with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or ability to obtain within 180 days.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (within 30 days of hire).
• Proven knowledge of medical terminology and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties within Medical Assistant scope; operates diagnostic equipment and collects specimens.
• Prepares and sterilizes equipment; records patient data accurately.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians and adheres to infection control.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR systems

Basic computer literacy

Calm in emergencies

Communication skills

Job description

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking Medical Assistants to support patient care under physician supervision in a clinic setting. Responsibilities include processing specimens, administering non-intravenous meds, and performing EKGs, with emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

Requirements include current Medical Assistant certification or progress toward it, BLS, and good knowledge of medical terminology and EMR systems. Travel not indicated; on-site role with competitive pay.