Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

About the role

We are seeking Medical Assistants who are passionate about making a difference in our community. At Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) we strive for exceptional, equitable patient care that leads to healthier communities. Our Medical Assistants perform a variety of duties, both clerical and assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a licensed medical and or licensed nursing professional.

Responsibilities

A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant may look like this:

• Obtain and document patient history, patient communication, and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately
• Obtain and measure vital signs and document information on patients' charts
• Maintain examination/treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and keeping inventory of medical supplies and materials
• Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests
• Administer medications as ordered by licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff
• Explain treatment procedures to patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff

Requirements

We ask our Medical Assistant to possess a minimum of:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Qualifications

The following experience/skills are preferred:

• Certification as a Medical Assistant received from a certifying body recognized by Lone Star Circle of Care in its reasonable discretion
• Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant
• Previous work using electronic medical records (EMR)
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills

Skills

Some key factors that will make an individual successful in this role:

• The ability to problem solve
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Team player personality
• Time management

Benefits

LSCC offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• LSCC paid Life insurance
• LSCC paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b Employee Retirement Plan