Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Circle Internet Financial Limited; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

403b Retirement Plan

Job summary

Lone Star Circle of Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient intake, clerical duties, and clinical procedures under licensed supervision. You will gather histories, measure vitals, and help maintain exam rooms in a community-focused environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is a valued asset.

The role emphasizes teamwork, organization, and compassionate patient care in a busy clinic setting with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history and clinical information.
• Measure vital signs and document in patient charts.
• Maintain examination/treatment rooms and inventory; sterilize instruments.
• Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Administer medications as ordered by licensed staff.
• Explain treatments to patients under supervision.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

EMR

Medical Assistant certification

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant program

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

We are seeking Medical Assistants who are passionate about making a difference in our community.At Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) we strive for exceptional, equitable patient care that leads to healthier communities. Our Medical Assistants perform a variety of duties, both clerical and assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a licensed medical and or licensed nursing professional. Our Medical Assistants serve our patients directly, turning our vision into a reality!

If you have the ambition and desire to work in a friendly and fun environment, LSCC is the place for you!

A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant may look like this:

• Obtain and document patient history, patient communication, and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately
• Obtain and measure vital signs and document information on patients’ charts
• and maintain examination/treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and keeping inventory of medical supplies and materials
• Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests
• And administer medications as ordered by licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff
• Explain treatment procedures to patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff

We ask our Medical Assistant to possess a minimum of:

• High school diploma or GED and
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

The following experience/skills are preferred:

• Certification as a Medical Assistant received from a certifying body recognized by Lone Star Circle of Care in its reasonable discretion
• Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant
• Previous work using electronic medical records (EMR)
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills

Key Success Factors

Some key factors that will make an individual successful in this role:

• The ability to problem solve
• Organizational skills
• Team player personality
• Time management

Benefits

LSCC offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance;
• LSCC paid Life insurance;
• LSCC paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance;
• Paid Time Off; and
• 403b Employee Retirement Plan