Medical Assistant

About the Role

As a Certified Medical Assistant at Methodist Healthcare System, you will perform diversified clinical and administrative support duties. You will utilize your skills to support the nursing staff in providing effective and efficient patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine duties in caring for outpatient clinic patients as directed by the Registered Nurse and demonstrates appropriate skills and/or competencies.
• Screens and collects data from patients, including patient histories.
• Assists with patient discharge preparations as instructed by RN.
• Reports and documents pertinent information such as vital signs and weights.
• Calls and/or faxes prescription refills to the pharmacy following office protocols and/or after approval from physician.
• Retrieves medication and supplies from hospital departments and transports to the clinic as directed by the RN.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records at all times.
• Performs Electrocardiograms, Non-invasive hemodynamic testing, vital signs, weights, phlebotomy, removes sutures/staples, simple dressing changes (clean and dry, sterile), assists with sterile procedures, simple, non-sterile dressings, and removes peripheral IVs.
• Records response to treatments and reports pertinent information to appropriate RN.
• Obtains and labels specimens from wounds, Guiac stool specimens, urine and sputum collection in cups, blood collection, and transports specimens to lab as directed.
• Provides assistance to other nursing personnel as needed.
• Assists with the orientation of new personnel as appropriate.
• Runs errands, stocks examination rooms, maintains cleanliness of patient rooms, and triage area on a daily basis.
• Performs other duties as delegated by the RN.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2-3 years in the medical field as a Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Aide preferred.

Benefits

Methodist Healthcare System offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Organization

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is a streamlined, energy-efficient, patient-focused health care facility equipped with modern technology. With over 280 beds, services include emergency care, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neonatology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and acute rehab services.

• Accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center.
• The stroke rehabilitation program has received the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Disease-Specific Care Certification of Stroke Rehabilitation.
• Belongs to the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery and is a leader in robotic surgeries.
• Nationally recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A and by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.
• Recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures and by Medicare.gov as #1 in San Antonio and #6 in the entire nation.
• One of only 102 hospitals to receive Medicare.gov’s 5-star rating.