What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - McAllen position at Centrum Health?
Clinic Location: 4903 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX 78504
JOB SUMMARY
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medical Assistant job description is intended to highlight major responsibilities within the role, but it is not limited to these items.
- Taking Patient Vital Signs
- Taking Medical Histories
- Preparing Patients for Medical Tests and Examinations
- Assisting Physicians During Examinations
- Explaining Medical Procedures to Patients
- Sterilizing Medical Instruments
- Removing Sutures
- Calling or electronic entering Prescriptions into Pharmacies
- Preparing Patients for X-Rays
- Administering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular Medications
- Transcribing all notes and documents related to treatments.
- Other duties as assigned
- Travel to clinics within the region as needed for business operation or staffing coverage requirements.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Certification as a Medical Assistant or diploma from an accredited school is highly preferred.
- A minimum of one year experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic, physician practice or urgent care setting
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Strong knowledge of medical correspondence, managing electronic medical records
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience as a Phlebotomist is desirable but not required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team player, able to work with provider and other team members of the care team.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred