Medical Assistant - Full Time

Medical Assistant - Full Time

Xpress Wellness Urgent Care Posted a day ago, valid for a month

Plano, TX 75094, US

Competitive

Full Time

The Medical Assistant position involves assisting providers in patient examinations and treatments while ensuring confidentiality and smooth patient flow.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and preferably 2 years of Medical Assistant experience, along with certification in BLS.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient histories, administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, and assisting with clerical duties as needed.

The position is safety-sensitive and may expose employees to various patient-related elements and requires the ability to handle emergency situations.

Salary details are not provided in the job description, but candidates are expected to be available for training from July 13 to July 31, 2026, with the first day of work on August 3, 2026.

Greets patients in the waiting area in a courteous, professional manner, ensures patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, and escorts patients to the discharge counter after treatment.

Obtains patient history: assesses/triages patient, measures vital signs, and records information on patient chart.

Explains treatment procedures and prepares patient and exam room for examination by provider.

Positions instruments and equipment and hands to provider when directed.

Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment after use.

Administers injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, and enemas, dresses/bandages wounds and incisions, draws blood, and assists provider with any procedures, as directed.

Performs diagnostic tests including eye exam, electrocardiograph, defibrillator, cardiac monitor, oxygen equipment, pulse ox, peak flow, and inhalation treatment equipment.

Performs CLIA-waived lab tests, draws blood, and collects, labels, and processes lab specimens for send-out.

Performs occupational medicine protocols, using proper techniques and guidelines.

Ensures preparation for pick-up and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.

Correctly prepares and administers medication.

Uses patient identifiers prior to administration of medication.

Documents administration in required logs.

Removes sutures and/or staples and changes sterile and non-sterile dressing.

When applicable, performs basic x-rays or assists Radiology Technician with x-ray set up.

Completes medical chart to include medical services rendered, test results, and supplies used.

Performs patient callbacks, arranges for referrals and testing, and schedules follow-up appointments.

Monitors disposable inventory and places orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.

Performs quality checks on medical equipment to ensure equipment is in good working order.

Assists with registration and performs additional clerical duties when necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistant preferred.

Licenses/Certification: MA course completion certification preferred. Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS.

Experience: 2 years of Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Skills: PC skills or applicable computer experience. Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology. Ability to work all shifts. Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher. Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Working Conditions: May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations and interruptions. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Occasional pressure due to a fast-paced environment. The position may require lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment or patients.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to see with corrective eyewear. Must be able to hear clearly with assistance. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Will be required to wear protective equipment as necessary. Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher Frequently: Sitting, walking, standing. Occasionally: Bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, traveling. Ability to lift 15-20 pounds