Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant, Heart Institute-Rghs PB - 20214DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - DaysSummary:Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.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.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.High School/GED preferredCompletion of an accredited Medical Assistant programBLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hireExcellent customer service skillsComputer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suiteGood written and verbal communication skills requiredBilingual – English/Spanish preferredTwo (2) years' experience in clinical setting most desirablePromotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practicesRecord patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical recordsPrepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms well stocked, neat and cleanInterview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and heightAuthorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmaciesAnswer calls and return patient phone calls in a timely manner each dayContact the Medical Doctor with test results with abnormal findings immediatelyClean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies as neededPrepare and administer medications as directed by a physicianShow patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physicianAssist the physician in the room as neededReport completion as directed by Manager or AdministratorAssist with diagnostic testing appointments for patientsAssist with insurance authorizations or verifications as neededTranslate for patient/provider, as neededInventory and create listings of medical supplies as neededExplain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients, as neededHelp 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 for stress testingCollect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testingOther duties as assignedLines of Responsibility:Clinic ManagerDirector of DHR Health ClinicsCheif Ambulatory OfficerProvide 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.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.Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height. - Yes - Kneeling - YesMust be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs. - Yes - Walking - YesLight/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs. - Yes - Standing/Squatting - YesStraight pulling - Yes - Sitting - YesPulling hand over hand - Yes - Pushing - YesRepeated bending - Yes - Stooping/Bending - YesReaching above shoulder - Yes - Climbing Stairs - YesSimple grasping - Yes - Climbing Ladders - NoDual simultaneous grasping - Yes - Depth Perceptions needed - YesAbility to see - Yes - Identify Colors - YesOperating office equipment - Yes - Twisting - YesOperating mechanical equipment - Yes - Crawling - NoAbility to read and write - Yes - Ability to Count - YesAbility to hear verbal communication without aid - Yes - Operating Personal Vehicle - YesAbility to comprehend written/verbal communication - Yes - Other: Ability to deal with stress - YesOSHA Category - IThe 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.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. 3Verbal: 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. 3Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2Spatial: 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. 2Form 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. 3Clerical 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. 2Motor 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. 3Finger Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3Manual Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3Color 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. 3I 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: ____________________Transfer/Hire Date Effective: ________________________.