Clinic Medical Assistant

Orthocare Clinic Medical AssistantShift's Available: DaysEmployment Type: Full TimeHours: 8 hour shiftsLocation: Orthocare Clinic - 2114 Hale Drive, Suite A, Harlingen, Texas 78550You must be a Certified Medical Assistant from the National Healthcare Association or other nationally recognized organization to move forward in this position. We do offer programs to help you get your Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.ResponsibilitiesGreet and prepare patients for orthopedic examinations and proceduresRecord patient history, vital signs, and orthopedic-specific informationInstruct patients on pre-operative (pre-op) and post-operative (post-op) care and medication regimensHelp in orthopedic procedures, including bandaging, splinting, and wound careFacilitate diagnostic tests, imaging tests (e.g., X-rays, MRIs) and ensure accurate documentation of resultsPrepare and maintain examination rooms, including sterilization and inventory management of medical supplies and equipmentSchedule patient appointments, manage charts, and update (Electronic Medical Records) EHR systems with patient informationQualifications1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires effective April 2014.2. Medical Assistant Certification required.3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current4. Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.5. Work experience in health care preferred.Pay TransparencyHere are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:Health, dental, and vision insurance optionsPaid vacation, sick time and holidaysBereavement leave, FMLA and other leave optionsEmployer 401K optionsTuition reimbursement optionsLife, disability, and other insurance optionsMany other amazing benefits