Medical Assistant: Patient Care, Injections & Education

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Medical Group, affiliated with Methodist Health System in North Texas, seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses. You will perform routine clinical tasks, educate patients, document in charts, and work within your licensed scope.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, CPR certification, and 2+ years of experience preferred. Strong confidentiality and patient interaction skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• 2+ years of professional medical assisting in a practice setting is preferred.
• National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification or obtained certification within 90 days of hire date.
• Valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
• Implement patient care under the guidance and direction of physicians.
• Screen phone calls during triage under supervision of a physician.
• May perform intramuscular/intradermal/subcutaneous injections with documentation.
• Assist physicians and/or MAs in providing nursing care to patients.
• Takes patient history and vitals.
• Monthly check for expired medications and appropriate disposal.
• Unpack and maintain medical supplies and vaccines; keep supply closet organized.
• Assist in Rx refills via Fax, E-Rx or phone; update patient medication module.
• Demonstrates infection control procedures.
• Cleans and disinfects instruments and maintains QA reports for autoclave.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical assisting

CPR certification

Patient confidentiality

Communication with patients

Education

Medical Assistant program graduation

Job description

Methodist Medical Group, affiliated with Methodist Health System in North Texas, seeks a Medical Assistant to support physicians and nurses. You will perform routine clinical tasks, educate patients, document in charts, and work within your licensed scope.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, CPR certification, and 2+ years of experience preferred. Strong confidentiality and patient interaction skills are essential.