Medical Assistant MA WellMed West Plano Texas

Position Overview

Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill 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 within their scope of practice delegated by, and under the supervision of, a provider (TX) or physician (FL).

In this role, you will support the clinical environment by assisting physicians and nursing personnel, identifying patient needs, and ensuring that policies, including infection control and confidentiality, are followed. You will play an important part in delivering quality customer service and maintaining a well-organized exam area. You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that challenges you and offers opportunities for development.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice; operates diagnostic equipment, removes staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressings, obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collections including blood via venipuncture or capillary, performs EKGs, conducts quality control checks on equipment, and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave.
• Rooms patients according to policy and prepares them 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 all 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.
• Conducts telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information.
• Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Basic computer literacy with intermediate Excel skills
• Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Proven good communication and customer service skills
• Requirement for Tuberculosis screening and proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation, documented vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Phlebotomy skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $16.15 - $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)