Medical Assistant & Patient Care Coordinator

Methodist Health System; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Medical Group in Texas is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses in a busy clinic. You will perform routine clinical tasks, take patient histories and vitals, administer injections, and assist with medication management while upholding strict confidentiality.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, CPR certification, and 2+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• 2+ years of professional medical assisting in a practice setting preferred.
• National/Registered Medical Assistant certification or obtained certification within 90 days of hire date.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients; extensive standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Maintains strict patient confidentiality, and will use discretion when discussing patient information.
• Implement patient care under the guidance and direction of physicians and office staff.
• Screen calls during triage under physician supervision; refer to a physician for medical decisions.
• Perform intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous injections with documentation.
• Assist physicians and staff in providing nursing care per clinic policies.
• Take patient history and vitals.
• Check for expired medications monthly and maintain disposal records.
• Unpack, maintain medical supplies and vaccines, and organize supply closet.
• Assist in Rx refills via Fax, E-Rx or phone and update patient medication module.
• Demonstrate infection control knowledge and disinfect instruments; maintain QA for autoclave.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical documentation

Triage support

Infection control

Education

Accredited Medical Assistant program

National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Methodist Medical Group in Texas is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses in a busy clinic. You will perform routine clinical tasks, take patient histories and vitals, administer injections, and assist with medication management while upholding strict confidentiality.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, CPR certification, and 2+ years of experience preferred.