Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Lone Star Circle of Care; Georgetown (TX); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Resumo da vaga

Lone Star Circle of Care is seeking a Medical Assistant to work on site in Texas. The role involves interviewing patients, recording histories and vital signs, and supporting clinical workflows. You will prepare exam rooms, perform routine tests, and assist with medication administration under supervision.

Applicants should have a Medical Assistant program, a high school diploma, and BLS certification. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and EMR experience is preferred for efficient patient

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required; Medical Assistant program completion.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certification from a recognized MA body preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Obtain and document patient history and vital signs accurately.
• Maintain examination and treatment rooms; sterilize instruments and stock supplies.
• Perform routine diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures.
• Administer medications as ordered by licensed staff; explain procedures to patients.

Conhecimentos

Vital signs

Patient history

EMR

Bilingual EN/ES

Formação

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program Certificate

BLS Certification (AHA/ARC)

Ferramentas

EMR software

Descrição da vaga

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