Podiatry Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Diagnostics

Austin Regional Clinic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Regional Clinic in Austin, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant under nursing supervision to support patient care across our clinics. You will room patients, document vitals, prepare for exams, and assist with procedures.

You will administer medications under physician direction, perform tests like EKGs and audiograms, manage refill requests, triage calls, and ensure supplies and equipment are clean and stocked. This role requires a high school diploma; MA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant experience or CNA/EMT/PCT providing direct patient care, including vitals and injections, or graduate of a medical assistant program.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred; CPR/BLS within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, takes and documents vital signs and prepares patients for provider exam.
• Administers medication under physician’s direction and within the scope of practice as demonstrated by training and testing.
• Performs diagnostic testing such as EKGs, audiograms, tympanograms, spirometry, and visual screenings as instructed and documents in EPIC EMR.
• Responsible for reviewing Provider refill in basket and assisting with daily medication refill request using the ARC refill protocol.
• Responsible for reviewing EPIC triage call in basket for any callbacks.
• Responsible for reviewing result note in basket and calling /informing patients of normal lab results.
• Ensures rooms are properly stocked and supplies are current and within expiration dates.
• Cleans patient rooms as needed, including proper handling of dirty laundry.
• Ensures laundry cart is stocked with fresh linens on a daily basis.
• Follows directions given by nursing team leader or supervisor.
• Follows clinic protocols.
• Provides patients with educational materials as directed.
• Adheres to all company policies, including OSHA, HIPAA, compliance and Code of Conduct.
• Regular and dependable attendance.
• Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company, available for review on CMSweb.
• Works holiday shift(s) as required by Company policy.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Phone communication

Multi-tasking

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal & problem solving

Teamwork

Windows proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a medical assistant program

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Austin Regional Clinic in Austin, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant under nursing supervision to support patient care across our clinics. You will room patients, document vitals, prepare for exams, and assist with procedures.

You will administer medications under physician direction, perform tests like EKGs and audiograms, manage refill requests, triage calls, and ensure supplies and equipment are clean and stocked. This role requires a high school diploma; MA certification is preferred.