Certified or Registered Medical Assistant - HOLY CROSS

About the role

HealthTexas Medical Group is a primary care physician practice with 17 locations and growing in the San Antonio area. We are seeking experienced Certified or Registered Medical Assistants (CMA/RMAs) to work in our various clinics. CMA/RMAs have the opportunity to grow through our multi-level clinical ladder which includes financial incentives. We are recognized as a Best Place to Work and Top Place to Work company with many of our physicians awarded Best Doctors in America.

Responsibilities

• Provides a standard of excellence as it relates to customer service for patients and other customers
• Maintains timely flow of patients
• Maintains patient privacy according to HIPAA requirements
• Prepares patient for examination by provider
• Aids patient in walking, standing or sitting if needed
• Prepares equipment and supplies to assist medical provider in the treatment, examination, and testing of patients
• Performs or assists with procedures including, but not limited to, injections, EKGs, Holter monitors, stress tests, casting, cast removal, suturing, and phlebotomy
• Takes and records height, weight, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration and temperature
• Helps prepare, organize and sterilize rooms, tools and equipment, and set up medical lab equipment
• Sterilizes instruments and properly disposes of contaminated materials and prepares patient examination rooms and makes sure rooms stay clean and neat
• Updates patient care plan under direction of medical provider
• Orders, prepares, and inspects patient charts
• Documents tests and examination results according to HealthTexas, HIPAA and compliance policies and procedures
• Reviews patient tests and examination results with medical provider; documents instructions according to HealthTexas, HIPAA and compliance policies and procedures
• Inputs and monitors EMR records of patients during exam process
• Assists clinical staff in completing examination and procedures as instructed
• Makes arrangements for patient testing and admissions
• Administers medications and injections as ordered
• Provides CPR if needed
• Follows all HealthTexas Medical Group policies and procedures to include but not limited to human resources, clinic, and administrative, HIPAA and compliance
• Utilizes all required electronic systems
• Follows all OSHA and HIPAA regulation universal precautions to protect self and patients

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Must be actively certified from a recognized, accredited Medical Assisting Program
• CPR certification is required
• One year prior experience working as a Medical Assistant in a clinical environment or have successfully completed an externship within a HealthTexas clinic
• Must have training in basic medical terminology
• Phlebotomy and/or Venipuncture certificate may be required

Working conditions & physical requirements

• Ability to work well with clinical staff and provide quality patient care, every patient, every time
• Able to effectively communicate with all others respectfully regardless of racial, ethnic or economic status
• Demonstrate knowledge of electronic medical records skills and able to prioritize tasks and organize work flow
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position
• Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position
• Must be able to assist the patients in the event of an emergency
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
• Must be able to stand for no less than 2 hours at a time, lift, kneel and bend and be able to assist patients with standing and walking as needed
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Must be actively certified from an accredited Medical Assisting Program
• Must attend 5 week MA Academy - location may vary
• Must be able to work rotating schedule (open/close shifts)