Orthopedic Clinic Scheduler & CMA — Patient Care Expert

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and otherLeave

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a Professional Medical Assistant to greet patients, document history and vitals, and support pre- and post-operative care in the Center for Pain Relief in Harlingen, Texas.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, Medical Assistant certification, CPR/BLS, and at least one year of public-facing healthcare experience; familiarity with EMR systems is a plus. Full-time days with 8-hour shifts and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; effective April 2014.
• Medical Assistant Certification.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures.
• Record patient history, vital signs, and orthopedic-specific information.
• Instruct patients on pre-operative and post-operative care and medication regimens.
• Help in orthopedic procedures, including bandaging, splinting, and wound care.
• Facilitate diagnostic tests, imaging tests and ensure accurate documentation of results.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, including sterilization and inventory management of medical supplies and equipment.
• Schedule patient appointments, manage charts, and update EHR systems with patient information.

Skills

Public contact experience

Healthcare experience

EMR data entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a Professional Medical Assistant to greet patients, document history and vitals, and support pre- and post-operative care in the Center for Pain Relief in Harlingen, Texas.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, Medical Assistant certification, CPR/BLS, and at least one year of public-facing healthcare experience; familiarity with EMR systems is a plus. Full-time days with 8-hour shifts and comprehensive benefits are provided.