Medical Assistant / Patient Representative

Dallas Center United Methodist

Celina (TX)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan (matched)

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Methodist Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical support under the direction of physicians and nurses. You will perform routine clinical tasks, educate patients, document in charts, and assist with office procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

The successful candidate has graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, certification, CPR, and at least 2 years of experience in a practice setting; ability to lift patients and work standing for long periods is

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.
Valid CPR certification.
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Extensive standing and walking; exposure to potentially infectious agents and other office conditions.

Responsibilities

Maintains strict patient confidentiality, and will use complete discretion when discussing patient information.
Implement patient care under the guidance and direction of the all physicians, ma's and/or. Office Manager(s).
Screen phone calls during triage under the supervision of a physician. Will function as a patient screener only, and will not make medical decisions during the triage process.
May perform intramuscular, intradermal of subcutaneous injections with complete documentation.
Assists physicians and/or MA's in providing nursing care to patients in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
Takes patient history and vitals.
On a monthly bases check for expired medication, keeping appropriate documentation and disposal.
Responsible for unpacking and maintaining medical supplies and vaccines and keeping supply closet organized.
Assist in Rx refills via Fax, E-Rx or phone calls and updating in the patient medication module.
Demonstrates an extensive working knowledge and practice of infection control procedures.
Cleans and disinfects all instruments and maintain QA reports for the autoclave.
Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient confidentiality

Lifting & mobility

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Your Job

The Medical Assistant works under the general direction of the Physician or Nurse. You will provide healthcare to individuals and families as instructed by the physician. The MA will perform routine clinical process as directed by the physician you will also participate in patient education, enter appropriate documentation into patient charts and perform other duties assigned within the scope of your licensure.

Hours Of Work

Days Of Week

Your Job Requirements

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
Valid CPR certification.
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Extensive standing and walking; frequent exposure to potentially infectious agents, communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a physician's office; requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

Your Job Responsibilities

Maintains strict patient confidentiality, and will use complete discretion when discussing patient information.
Implement patient care under the guidance and direction of the all physicians, ma's and/or. Office Manager(s).
May screen phone calls during triage under the supervision of a physician. Will function as a patient screener only, and will not make medical decisions during the triage process. Any triage phone call or face-to-face triage situation requiring a medical decision will be immediately referred to a physician.
May perform intramuscular, intradermal of subcutaneous injections with complete documentation.
Assists physicians and/or MA's in providing nursing care to patients in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
Takes patient history and vitals.
On a monthly bases check for expired medication, keeping appropriate documentation and disposal.
Responsible for unpacking and maintaining medical supplies and vaccines and keeping supply closet organized.
Assist in Rx refills via Fax, E-Rx or phone calls and updating in the patient medication module.
Demonstrates an extensive working knowledge and practice of infection control procedures.
Cleans and disinfects all instruments and maintain QA reports for the autoclave.
Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace: