Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Medical Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's North Austin Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, 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. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as 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, 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Medical Assistant where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

1. Assists with patient care.

• Escorts patient from the waiting room to exam room.
• Takes appropriate histories, ROS and obtains sufficient information regarding patient’s medical complaints to optimize the practitioner’s time spent with the patient.
• Takes appropriate and accurate vital signs (height, weight, pulse, O2 sat, and blood pressure).
• Asks and records drug allergies.
• Performs complete medication reconciliation
• Assists with physicals, exams, and procedures as needed.
• Completes appropriate paperwork
• Transport patients to the ER if clinically ill or needed higher level of care.
• Notifies clinic manager of delays and informs patients of waiting times.

2. Performs laboratory testing.

• Collects lab tests according to the policies and procedures set forth in the laboratory manual.
• Performs all specimen collections accurately and in a timely manner.
• Adheres to laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Reports results to the practitioner.
• Notifies patients / customers of all laboratory results after review by practitioner.
• Completes all required documentation for lab testing, and patient medical records.

3. Ensures quality of laboratory services

• Follows established policies and procedures for quality control performance and documentation.
• Stock laboratory carts on regular basis.
• Walk labs to hospital lab for processing.
• Performs and documents scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance.
• Identifies problems which may adversely affect test/exam performance or reporting of results and takes appropriate action.
• Complies with all safety, infection control, and OSHA Blood borne pathogen guidelines.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement programs.

4. Performs testing for physical exam protocols.

• Performs phlebotomy and injections.
• Prepares all necessary equipment and supplies in advance of patient and physician arrival.
• Accurately completes all assessment paperwork and documentation for patient medical record.
• Sends results to employer client and/or patient as required.
• Reports abnormal assessment findings to the appropriate contact individuals.

5. Maintains patient medical records.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient records according to legal requirements.
• Documents all clinical information, results and patient notification of the proper sections of the chart or electronic health record; writes legibly and dates and initials all entries.
• Utilizes appropriate forms for recording information.
• Adheres to standardized organization of patient records.
• Follows appropriate protocols when discussing medical issues with patients in the clinic and on the phone, handles conversations with patients in a concise manner.

6. Maintains the clinical area.

• Performs the medical supply inventory including ordering supplies.
• Performs stocking and cleaning of exam rooms.
• Maintains the biohazard medical waste management for the clinic.

7. Utilizes personal and professional skills to promote customer relations.

• Communicates with clinic staff and its customers to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintains and supports service-oriented relationship with its customers.
• Strives to maintain a positive work environment.

8. Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• High School Graduate / GED
• 1 year of experience required

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas withmore than 360 beds. The facility is home to St. David’s Children’s Hospital, St. David’s Women’sCenter of Texas featuring a Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Additional servicesoffered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology andneurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is oneof the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St.David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and twolocal non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.