Podiatry Medical Assistant — Hands-on Patient Care

Advanced Foot & Ankle Care Centers; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under provider supervision in Texas. The MA performs duties within scope, prepares rooms, collects specimens, administers non-intravenous meds, and assists in exam rooms while maintaining patient confidentiality and high quality service.

The role requires MA certification, current BLS, basic computer skills, and a valid driver's license, with pay ranging $16.00 to $29.00 per hour for full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain within 180 days.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers at time of hire or within 30 days.
• Proven knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer literacy including Word, Excel, Outlook and EMR systems.
• Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation.
• Tuberculosis screening and immunity proof required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice under supervision.
• Rooms patients according to policy and prepares for examination.
• Records patient care documentation accurately and timely.
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians and policies.
• Respects patient confidentiality and provides quality service.
• Organizes exam rooms, stocks, cleans, and sterilizes instruments.
• Performs intake screening and data collection.
• Supports Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Emergency response

Customer service

Basic computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

Medical Assistant certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Word/Excel/Outlook

Job description

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care under provider supervision in Texas. The MA performs duties within scope, prepares rooms, collects specimens, administers non-intravenous meds, and assists in exam rooms while maintaining patient confidentiality and high quality service.

The role requires MA certification, current BLS, basic computer skills, and a valid driver's license, with pay ranging $16.00 to $29.00 per hour for full-time employment.