Certified or Registered Medical Assistant - BLANCO

Medical Assistant

To assist the medical provider with physical examinations, carry out nursing treatments and perform other health care procedures according to provider's orders. Must develop working knowledge of clinic policies and procedures. The Medical Assistant must establish good public and working relationships. In addition, you will be responsible for contributing to the growth and success of HealthTexas while upholding our Mission, Vision and Values.

Culture and Values Expectations At HealthTexas, we believe that our work place culture is the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environment where every Associate feels valued, empowered and motivated to reach their full potential. Our culture is the driving force behind our mission "to deliver quality and compassionate care with outstanding service, every patient, every time". As a (Job Title) at HealthTexas we expect you to embody and promote our Values and defined behavioral expectations.

• Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time.
• Compassion: Treat everyone with respect and dignity.
• Synergy: Collaborate to improve outcomes.
• Stewardship: Use resources responsibly and efficiently.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide a standard of excellence as it relates to customer service for patients and other customers.
• Maintains timely flow of patient.
• Maintains patient privacy according to HIPPA requirements.
• Prepares patient for examination by Provider
• Aids patient in walking, standing or sitting if needed.
• Prepares equipment/supplies to assist medical provider in the treatment and testing of patients.
• Performs or assists with procedures that may include, but not limited to, EKGs, Holter monitors, stress test, PFT, dABI, WWE, wound care, flu/strep/HCG testing, glucose check/teaching, fit cards, unna boots, ear lavage, coaguchek, nebulizer and phlebotomy.
• Take and record height, weight, temperature, respiration, blood pressure/pulse rate manual/LXI or Connex machine, review medications.
• Medical Assistant helps prepare, organize, sterilize rooms, tools/equipment, and set up medical equipment. Sterilize instruments, properly dispose of contaminated materials, and prepare patient examination rooms to make sure they stay clean, neat and properly stocked.
• MA updates patients care plan under direction of the medical provider.
• Orders, prepares, and inspects patients' charts.
• Assists scheduling with specialists, procedures and DI testing outside of HTMG.
• Document tests and examination results according to Health Texas, HIPPA and compliance policies and procedures.
• Reviews patient testing and examination results with medical provider; document instructions according to Health Texas, HIPPA and compliance policies and procedures.
• Input and monitor EMR records of patients during exam process.
• Administer medications, injections and immunizations, as ordered by provider to include inputting in EMR and scanning of consents
• Keeping inventory of medications and supplies needed by clinic.
• Provide CPR if needed.
• Administrative, taking, receiving and relating message between providers, patients and pharmacy. Filling out necessary documents for patients care. Scanning in necessary documents into patients chart in ECW.
• Refilling maintenance medications allowed by Health Texas Medical Group. Assisting patients with filling out Advance Directives.
• Follows all Health Texas Medical Group policies and procedures to include but not limited to human resource, clinic, and administrative, HIPPA and compliance.
• Utilizes all OSHA and HIPPA regulations universal precautions to protect self and patients.
• Perform lab quality controls and update control logs
• Follow PPE guidelines
• Associates who are bilingual may be expected to utilize their language skills to translate or interpret for patients, family members, or colleagues in the performance of their duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

• One year prior experience working as a Medical Assistant in a clinical environment or have successfully completed an externship within a HealthTexas clinic.

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Medical Assistant Certification program preferred.
• CPR certification is required.
• Phlebotomy and/or Venipuncture certificate may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Detail-oriented and enjoys serving patients, works well with other healthcare providers, motivated, positive and a self-starter.
• Skilled in the use of a computer, fax machine/copier.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment and under stressful conditions where constructive criticism from others is encouraged.
• Ability to work well with clinical staff and provide quality patient care, every patient, every time.
• Able to effectively communicate with all others respectfully regardless of sexual, racial, ethnic or economic status.
• Demonstrate knowledge of EMR skills and able to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.

Work Hours, Travel Requirements

• Clinic hours vary at each location; Associates rotate 8-hour shifts as assigned to meet its business needs and/or the needs of its patients.
• Requires travel to other sites as requested for training, to meet its business needs, and/or the needs of its patients.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements Medical office/clinic environment; exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
2. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
3. Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position and adhere to the HealthTexas Medical Group attendance policy.
4. Must be able to assist the patients in the event of an emergency.
5. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
6. Requires manual dexterity, sitting, standing (no less than 2 hours at a time), stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, bending, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs.
7. May assist in lifting patients.