Medical Assistant at Central Brownsville

Opportunities at WellMed, part of the reputed company family of businesses. We reputed company reputed company patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people reputed company reputed company. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can reputed company a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. $750 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates Incentive Bonus 2 times a year Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) 18 Days of PTO & 9 Paid Holidays Paid scrubs - 401K Match The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate reputed company level. They have a duty to provide a standard of care that meets or exceeds that of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA performs duties reputed company their scope of practice delegated by, and under the supervision of, a provider (TX) or physician (FL) Position in this function organizes the clinical environment and provides support in patient care situations. Support includes but is not limited to assisting physicians and nursing personnel, including those skills listed under Job Functions below along with various other procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a medical provider. The MA assists in identifying patient needs or problems and communicating data to the provider or other members of the clinical team. The MA delivers quality customer service. Ensures policy and procedures are followed including infection control, privacy and confidentiality. Completes mandatory training. Primary Responsibilities: • Performs reputed company duties reputed company the scope of a Medical Assistant’s practice. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection reputed company noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens reputed company venipuncture or reputed company capillary, performs EKGs. Performs quality control checks on equipment. Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave • Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination • Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner. • Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies. • Respects patient confidentiality at reputed company times and treats patients with courtesy and respect. • Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments. • Practices standard infection control precautions • Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge • Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO) • Performs reputed company other reputed company duties as assigned You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: • High school graduate or GED equivalent • reputed company, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification reputed company 180 days of employment. Medical Assistants who are hired prior to receiving their certification are expected to reputed company at the same level as a “certified” Medical Assistant • reputed company BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or reputed company 30 days of hire • Knowledge of medical terminology • Basic computer literacy with knowledge of Word, Outlook, reputed company and EMR systems • Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations • Proven good communication and customer service skills • This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as reputed company of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease Preferred Qualifications: • 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding • Bilingual in Spanish Physical & Mental Requirements: • Ability to lift, push or pull >35 lbs. with assistance • Ability to stand for extended periods of time • Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery • Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing • Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and reputed company problem solving Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids • Ability to discriminate shades of color reputed company reading dipstick The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 per hour based on full-time employment. 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Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately reputed company by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with reputed company incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering reputed company care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise reputed company reflected in our mission. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: reputed company is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national reputed company, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. reputed company is a drug - free workplace. 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