Medical Assistant, Valley Cardio Shared

DHR Health; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for Valley Cardio Shared. The role supports clinical and clerical tasks under a physician's direction, including taking patient histories, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with procedures.

The candidate should have a Medical Assistant program completion, be BLS certified within 30 days of hire, and be proficient in computer use with good communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record patients' medical history and vital statistics in medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms and ensure supplies are stocked and clean.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures as directed.
• Translate for patient/provider as needed and assist with insurance authorizations or verifications.

Skills

Computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School/GED preferred

Accredited Medical Assistant program

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Job description

Medical Assistant, Valley Cardio Shared - 21065

Description

Summary:

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

VISION

Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform selected nursing and administrative/clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management under the direction of a physician. These duties are delegated in relation to the individual's degree of training, in accordance with the objectives and policies of the organization and respective state laws governing such action and activities.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS

• High School/GED preferred
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Good written and verbal communication skills required
• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years’ experience in clinical setting most desirable

Responsibilities:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms well stocked, neat and clean
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
• Answer calls and return patient phone calls in a timely manner each day
• Contact the Medical Doctor with test results with abnormal findings immediately
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies as needed
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician
• Assist the physician in the room as needed
• Report completion as directed by Manager or Administrator
• Assist with diagnostic testing appointments for patients
• Assist with insurance authorizations or verifications as needed
• Translate for patient/provider, as needed
• Inventory and create listings of medical supplies as needed
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients, as needed
• Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections, place holter monitors, EKG (Electrocardiogram) leads or prepare patients f or stress testing
• Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
• Other duties as assigned

LINES OF RESPONSIBILITY

(Chain-of-command)

Other information:

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA)

A. Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.

The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:

Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.

Yes

Kneeling

Yes

Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.

Yes

Walking

Yes

Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.

Yes

Yes

Straight pulling

Yes

Yes

Pulling hand over hand

Yes

Pushing

Yes

Repeated bending

Yes

Yes

Reaching above shoulder

Yes

Yes

Yes

Climbing Ladders

No

Dual simultaneous grasping

Yes

Depth Perceptions needed

Yes

Ability to see

Yes

Yes

Operating office equipment

Yes

Twisting

Yes

Operating mechanical equipment

Yes

No

Ability to read and write

Yes

Ability to Count

Yes

Ability to hear verbal communication without aid

Yes

Operating Personal Vehicle

Yes

Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication

Yes

Other: Ability to deal with stress

Yes

OSHA Category

I

WORKING CONDITIONS

The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

Occupational Exposure

This position is an OSHA Category I, which requires high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and body fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks, gowns and goggles for every actual or potential exposure.

Intelligence

General learning ability: The ability to “catch on” or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3

Verbal

Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3

Numerical

Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2

Spatial

Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as the ability to “visualize” objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2

Form Perception

Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines. 3

Clerical Perception

Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material. To observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computation. 2

Motor Coordination

Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly. 3

Finger Dexterity

Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3

Manual Dexterity

Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3

Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination

Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3

Color Discrimination

Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color. To identify a particular color, or to recognize harmonious or contrasting color combinations or to match color adequately. 3

I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform.

If applicable ____________ certification will be completed within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date.

Employee Signature: ________________________________ Date: ____________________