Clinic Medical Assistant

About the role

Shift available: Days. Employment type: Full Time. Hours: 8 hour shifts. Location: Orthocare Clinic - 2114 Hale Drive, Suite A, Harlingen, Texas 78550. Must be a Certified Medical Assistant from the National Healthcare Association or other nationally recognized organization. Programs are offered to help obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures
• Record patient history, vital signs, and orthopedic-specific information
• Instruct patients on pre-operative (pre-op) and post-operative (post-op) care and medication regimens
• Help in orthopedic procedures, including bandaging, splinting, and wound care
• Facilitate diagnostic tests, imaging tests (e.g., X-rays, MRIs) and ensure accurate documentation of results
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, including sterilization and inventory management of medical supplies and equipment
• Schedule patient appointments, manage charts, and update Electronic Medical Records (EHR) systems with patient information

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits
• Full benefits information: Prime Healthcare Benefits