Medical Assistant - WellMed at Weatherford

About the role

We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level.

Responsibilities

The MA performs duties within their scope of practice delegated by, and under the supervision of, a provider (TX) or physician (FL). Position in this function organizes the clinical environment and provides support in patient care situations. Support includes but is not limited to assisting physicians and nursing personnel, including those skills listed under Job Functions below along with various other procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a medical provider.

• Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice
• Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs
• Performs quality control checks on equipment
• Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave
• Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination
• Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner
• Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies
• Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect
• Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
• Practices standard infection control precautions
• Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge
• Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Basic computer literacy with intermediate Excel skills
• Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Proven good communication and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Phlebotomy skills

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift, push or pull >35 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving
• Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids
• Ability to discriminate shades of color when reading dipstick

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 - $29 per hour based on full-time employment.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).