Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Front Desk Support

Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work环境

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings to continue your nurse

Career development opportunities with

Pet Insurance

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Job summary

Northwest Physicians Group in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians in examination and treatment, interview patients, measure vital signs, draw blood, and follow IPM guidelines. The MA will document in the EMR and assist in preparing treatment rooms for examinations.

The role requires a Medical Assistant certificate (or intent to obtain within six months), a high school diploma, and current BLS.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certificate required or must obtain certification within six months of employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification.
• 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 per clinic protocol.
• General medical office procedures.
• Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation per clinic protocol.
• Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs (pulse, temperature, BP, weight, height).
• Venipuncture and procedures as directed by the physician.
• Documentation in the Electronic Medical Record per IPM guidelines.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Assist in covering the front desk as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

Medical Assistant certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northwest Physicians Group in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians in examination and treatment, interview patients, measure vital signs, draw blood, and follow IPM guidelines. The MA will document in the EMR and assist in preparing treatment rooms for examinations.

The role requires a Medical Assistant certificate (or intent to obtain within six months), a high school diploma, and current BLS.