What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Full-Time position at Yoakum Community Hospital?
Yoakum Community Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team in the Family Practice Clinic. The ideal candidate will perform essential duties under the close supervision of a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Lead Nurse, and will be accountable for all patient care provided during their shift. This role requires adherence to all Standards of Nursing Care and a strong commitment to promoting teamwork.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Rooming patients, taking vital signs, and accurately documenting patient information in the electronic medical record.
- Administering injections and routine office treatments such as nebulizer, ear lavage, and peak flow.
- Assisting with patient flow and scheduling diagnostic procedures, clinic appointments, and hospital procedures.
- Handling phone calls, including screening calls from patients for the provider and calling in new or refilling medications.
- Ensuring exam rooms are clean, orderly, and well-stocked.
- Maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- 3 to 5 years of previous medical assistant experience in an office-based practice is required.
- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Medical Assistant Certification is preferred.
Qualifications:
- Genuine interest in the welfare of the ill.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret medical documents, including ICD-9 Manuals and physician orders.
- Ability to solve practical problems and define issues, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
- Proficiency in basic arithmetic, including fractions, percentages, and ratios.
At Yoakum Community Hospital we enjoy an outstanding work environment, covered parking, comprehensive health and welfare benefits including tuition reimbursement, a generous PTO allowance, and a great company culture.
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package is offered as part of total compensation.
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) and 401(k) matching
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Flexible spending account and other benefits
YCH is a drug/smoke free workplace. 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.