Certified Medical Assistant

Hidalgo County7 days ago
Edinburg, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Job Overview

Performs entry-level medical assistant work; will perform selected clinical duties under the delegation of physician or RN; will perform administrative and basic patient care.

Applicant Requirements

To be considered an applicant for this position, we require that you upload copies of the following documents. Applicant package will not be considered complete until we receive all of the required documents that are listed below. Please upload each document separately

  • Please upload/attach a copy of the following:
    • Please upload a copy of your high school diploma, GED or college transcript.
  • Please download the link below. Make sure to get this form notarized and uploaded as an attachment to your application:
    • Authority To Release Information Form
  • Please DO NOT upload or attach any other documents not listed above. Attaching other documents will delay the processing of your application.

Duties

  • Collects, reports, and documents data during patient intake
  • Collects, performs, documents specimen collection, including but not limited to; blood, urine, stool, tissue, etc.
  • Performs clinical duties as assigned including, but not limited to, preparing patients for exams, treatments, etc.
  • Administers medications to patients
  • Distributes standardized patient education materials and diagnostic referral forms
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work environment
  • Follows established departmental policies and procedures
  • Performs clerical duties such as appointment setting answering and directing telephone calls, taking messages, maintaining medical records, filing patient charts
  • Maintains inventory management of medical and office supplies
  • Performs related work as assigned

Qualifications

  • Education: Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED)
  • Certification: Certificate from a Medical Assistant Program and must have current CPR Certification
  • Experience: One (1) year of Medical assistant related experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses and Registration

  • Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license
  • Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier
  • Knowledge of operational medical equipment
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of all body systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Able to work with medically related computer programs
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, staff, and the public

Required Skills

Clinical duties
Medical terminology
Data collection and documentation
Medically related computer programs
Patient care
Excellent written and verbal communication
Basic anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of operational medical equipment
Inventory management