Medical Assistant - Rural Health

Providence Health and Services; Petersburg (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Jobs in Plainview, TX, is hiring a Medical Assistant II for an onsite clinical role. The MA II supports licensed practitioners, performs MA tasks, and follows established policies to deliver patient care at the Plainview location.

The position requires completion of an accredited MA program, hands-on clinical training, and BLS. Multiple shifts are available; pay range is $17.75–$27.15 per hour for full-time work.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school with hands-on clinical MA training.
• Graduate of an MA apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Military medical training or MA work experience with clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed practitioner in patient care per protocol.
• Perform MA II duties and maintain policies and procedures.
• Report to supervisor and work onsite as scheduled.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections

Medication administration

BLS certification

Healthcare experience

Education

Accredited medical assistant program

MA apprenticeship program

Two years of medical training in US armed forces

One year MA experience

Job description

Description

Medical Assistant - Rural Health

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible rehires and external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

The Medical Assistant II (MA II) works under the delegation of a licensed practitioner to perform duties as directed to assist in providing patient care to assigned patients. A Medical Assistant (II) performs all aspects of the Associate Medical Assistant (MA I) role and is fully competent in the clinical needs/functions for assigned clinic/location of work. A Medical Assistant (MA II) is expected to perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Hosp Plainview (Methodist Hosp Plainview) in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Please note the following important details regarding this position

• This role is an onsite position and will report onsite daily as scheduled.
• This role requires for you to be located within a commutable distance of our office location listed below.
• Texas: Plainview
• This posting is for multiple openings including:
• Full Time, Days

Required Qualifications

• Coursework/Training Graduate of an accredited school that includes hands on training in a clinical setting for medical assistants Or
• Coursework/Training Graduate of a registered medical assistant apprenticeship program Or
• Coursework/Training Has completed two years of medical training in the United States Armed Forces Or Minimum one year of work experience as a medical assistant that includes the following clinical skills: obtaining vital signs, administering injections, and medication administration.
• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 6 months Healthcare experience.
• 6 months Medical Assistant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Upon hire: National Medical Assistant Certification

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company: Covenant Jobs

Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute)

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Career Track: Clinical Support

Department: 8001 RURAL HLTH WTFM

Address: TX Plainview 2601 Dimmitt Rd

Work Location: Covenant Health Plainview & Ctr for Outpt Diabetes Ed

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $17.75 - $27.15

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.