MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Dallas, TX

Hours of Work : 8am-5pm Days Of Week : M-F Work Shift : 8X5 Day (United States of America) Job Description : Your Job: In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Medical Assistant works under the general direction of the physician to provide healthcare to individuals as instructed by the physician; performs routine clinical procedures as directed by the physician; participates in patient education; enters appropriate documentation into patients' health record; performs all other duties as assigned within the scope of certification. Reports directly to the Practice Manager. Your Job Requirements: • Graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants • National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification upon hire. Certification must remain current and active throughout employment. • Two or more years' experience of professional medical assisting in a clinic setting preferred. • Responsibilities and duties listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. • Knowledge of professional clinical theory and practices to provide and evaluate patient care. • Skill in applying and interpreting principles, methods, and techniques to provide professional patient care. • Perception necessary to observe pertinent detail when taking vital signs (BP, pulse, temp.) and observation of patient's condition. • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment. • Ability to maintain quality control standards. • Strong positive interpersonal skills; can communicate effectively verbally and written. Your Job Responsibilities: • Implements patient care under the guidance and direction of the physician and/or nurse. • Rooming the patient including taking vitals, entering/updating allergies, and pharmacy information. • May perform intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous injections when instructed by the physician. • Assists physicians in providing care to patients and meeting required metrics in accordance with clinic policies, guidelines, and other quality review organizations. • Performs general clinical duties as appropriate within state guidelines and conforms to OSHA Regulations and Precautions. • Demonstrates working knowledge and practice of infection control procedures. • Cleans and disinfects all instruments and clinical areas. • Assures room set-up and necessary instruments are made available for patient appointments. • Maintains inventory and participates in minimizing waste of medical supplies and medications; orders supplies as needed. • Maintains medical equipment per regulation minimum, following operation instructions, and reporting to manager equipment failure. Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Magnet®-designated hospital 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023 Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023 Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: TIME magazine Best Companies for Future Leaders, 2025 Great Place to Work® Certified™, 2025 Glassdoor Best Places to Work, 2025 PressGaney HX Pinnacle of Excellence Award, 2024 PressGaney HX Guardian of Excellence Award, 2024 PressGaney HX Health System of the Year, 2024