Medical Assistant - Corpus Christi Family Medicine

Job Description

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join the ASAS Health team! This position emphasizes quality of care and customer service through collaboration with all Clinical services staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for patient visits by reviewing and updating patient records, checking for updates of recent test results, lab results, and correspondence.
• Maintains exam rooms according to protocols: cleans rooms between patient exams to ensure patients' comfort and compliance with infection control standards; ensures all necessary supplies are stocked.
• Makes patients ready for a visit and alerts the physician/mid-level provider when the patient is ready to be seen.
• Provides initial medical screening: greets patients and directs them to the appropriate exam room. Takes weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, and basic medical history; accurately documents in medical chart according to generally accepted medical standards.
• Aids physicians or mid-level providers during the patient's examination according to generally accepted medical standards.
• Utilizes time constructively and efficiently by assisting in such duties as restocking rooms/shelves/trays, checking supplies, and ensuring that all areas and exam rooms are clean and orderly.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills at the level necessary for taking patients' medical histories, understanding provider and supervisor’s instructions, and accurately documenting patients' medical information.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patient population and staff while demonstrating a high degree of diplomacy and tact.
• Beginner to intermediate computing and phone skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding job duties and assignments.
• Willingness to cross-train within other departments within your scope of duties.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment.
• Culturally sensitive and demonstrated ability and effectiveness working with ethnically diverse populations.
• Working knowledge of “Universal Precautions” always demonstrates professionalism.
• Thoroughly understands the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure according to the general standards set forth by HIPAA.
• Bilingual English/Spanish and other languages strongly preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred, insurance, and ability to travel as required to perform duties.

Education

• High school Graduate (or GED) required.
• Current, valid Certification of Medical Assistant, preferred.
• Current, valid CPR certification.

At ASAS, we are committed to supporting the professional development of our team. New hires who join without a current Medical Assistant certification are required to obtain their certification or recertification within 90 days of their start date. To support this, ASAS will reimburse up to $250 in related expenses, this includes $150 for the certification exam and $100 for approved training materials.