Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Lone Star Circle of Care; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star Circle of Care in Cedar Park, TX is seeking Medical Assistants who are passionate about making a difference in our community. You will assist in examinations and patient care under supervision, documenting histories and vital signs, and supporting clinic operations.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interactions, accuracy in clinical tasks, and adherence to safety standards. A Medical Assistant program completion and BLS certification are preferred, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient history, patient communication, and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately.
• Obtain and measure vital signs and document information on patients’ charts.
• Maintain examination/treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and keeping inventory of medical supplies and materials.
• Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• 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.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient communication

Clinical procedures

Medical assisting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program completion

BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

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