Medical Assistant/ Patient Representative - Primary Care

Dallas Center United Methodist

Dallas (TX)

Sur place

USD 34 000 - 52 000

Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Dallas Center United Methodist is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians in a clinic environment. You will perform routine clinical tasks, educate patients, and ensure proper documentation within patient charts.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program, CPR certification, and 2+ years of experience preferred. You will handle patient history, vitals, injections, and Rx refills while maintaining infection control standards.

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 certification obtained within 90 days of hire.
Valid CPR certification.
Requires full range of body motion including lifting patients and dexterity; extensive standing and walking; exposure to infectious agents.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

CPR certification

Patient interaction

Formation

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Description du poste

Hours Of Work

8am - 5pm

Days Of Week

Mon- Fri

Work Shift

8X5 Day (United States of America)

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.

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 or obtained certification within 90 days of hire date.
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: