Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

Pediatrix; Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff in delivering specialized patient care. The role combines clinical and administrative duties with a focus on accuracy, compassionate service, and patient-centered care.

The position involves preparing patients for visits, assisting during exams, collecting specimens, and coordinating scheduling and communications while complying with state regulations. A diploma and CPR/BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification as Medical Assistant preferred or required by state.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patient to exam room, prepare patient for visits by obtaining medical history, current medications, allergies, and chief complaints and document all information in patient medical record.
• Assist with patient flow to ensure timely visits.
• Support delivery of high-quality patient experience through excellent customer service and communication with patients, families and other care providers while ensuring a safe patient care environment.
• Provide assistance to physician and/or advanced practice provider in preparing and conducting medical exams and office procedures under direct guidance and supervision of physician and advance practice provider.
• Perform applicable medical procedures collect, and prepare laboratory specimens, administer injections/immunizations, and perform venipuncture, as allowed by state regulations.
• Communicate information and instructions to patients as directed by physician, advanced practice provider, or nursing staff and ensure patient’s understanding of the information.
• Assist with scheduling of tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments, and communicate test results to patients.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, and prepare sterilization as required.
• Respond to calls and requests for referrals and appointments, triage and process messages, and requests from patients, clinic staff, referring physicians and pharmacies. Maintains patient files, records, and other information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA standards

HIPAA regulations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Certification as Medical Assistant (state requirements)

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff in delivering specialized patient care. The role combines clinical and administrative duties with a focus on accuracy, compassionate service, and patient-centered care.

The position involves preparing patients for visits, assisting during exams, collecting specimens, and coordinating scheduling and communications while complying with state regulations. A diploma and CPR/BLS are preferred.