What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Surgical Scheduler/ Certified Medical Assistant position at Harlingen Medical Center?
Overview
We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant/Surgical Scheduler, also referred to as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Certified Medical Assistants will support both clinical and administrative tasks, such as taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, updating patient records, and coordinating appointments in our orthopedic clinic. Medical Assistants will work under the supervision of physicians and nurses in a fast-paced environment, helping to deliver exceptional patient care and ensure smooth clinical operations.
This role will be instrumental in coordinating procedures, scheduling surgeries, and ensuring an efficient workflow for both patients and providers.
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 8 hour shifts
Location: The Center for Pain Relief - 1713 Treasure Hills Blvd Ste 2D Harlingen, TX 78550
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Education and Work Experience
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant/Surgical Scheduler, also referred to as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Certified Medical Assistants will support both clinical and administrative tasks, such as taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, updating patient records, and coordinating appointments in our orthopedic clinic. Medical Assistants will work under the supervision of physicians and nurses in a fast-paced environment, helping to deliver exceptional patient care and ensure smooth clinical operations.
This role will be instrumental in coordinating procedures, scheduling surgeries, and ensuring an efficient workflow for both patients and providers.
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 8 hour shifts
Location: The Center for Pain Relief - 1713 Treasure Hills Blvd Ste 2D Harlingen, TX 78550
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
- You must be a Certified Medical Assistant from the National Healthcare Association or other nationally recognized organization to move forward in this position. We do offer programs to help you get your Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Greet and prepare patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures
- Record patient history, vital signs, and orthopedic-specific information
- Instruct patients on pre-operative (pre-op) and post-operative (post-op) care and medication regimens
- Help in orthopedic procedures, including bandaging, splinting, and wound care
- Facilitate diagnostic tests, imaging tests (e.g., X-rays, MRIs) and ensure accurate documentation of results
- Prepare and maintain examination rooms, including sterilization and inventory management of medical supplies and equipment
- Schedule patient appointments, manage charts, and update (Electronic Medical Records) EHR systems with patient information
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Education and Work Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires effective April 2014.
- Medical Assistant Certification.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
- Work experience in health care preferred.
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf