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Methodist Health System

Nonprofit, faith-based integrated health system

Certified Medical Assistant/Patient Representative

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeDallas, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
  • National/Registered Medical Assistant certification.
  • Valid CPR certification.
  • Ability to perform the full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, with manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
  • Ability to stand and walk extensively and work amid potential exposure to infectious agents, communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a physician’s office.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions or irregular hours.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain strict patient confidentiality and use complete discretion when discussing patient information.
  • Implement patient care under the guidance and direction of physicians, medical assistants, and/or office managers.
  • Screen phone calls during triage under physician supervision when assigned, acting only as a patient screener and making no medical decisions; immediately refer any triage situation requiring a medical decision to a physician.
  • Perform intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous injections with complete documentation when assigned.
  • Assist physicians and/or medical assistants in providing nursing care to patients in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
  • Take patient history and vital signs.
  • Check monthly for expired medication, maintain appropriate documentation, and dispose of expired medication.
  • Unpack and maintain medical supplies and vaccines and keep the supply closet organized.
  • Assist with prescription refills via fax, electronic prescribing, or phone calls and update the patient medication module.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of and practice infection control procedures.
  • Clean and disinfect instruments and maintain autoclave quality assurance reports.
  • Perform other assigned job duties.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two or more years of professional medical assisting experience in a practice setting.

About the Company

Methodist Health System

Nonprofit, faith-based integrated health system

Methodist Health System operates a nonprofit, faith-based network of hospitals and physician clinics across Dallas-Fort Worth, offering primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's health, gastroenterology, and emergency care. Its network includes several medical centers and Methodist Medical Group's clinics. What sets Methodist Health System apart is its covenant tie to the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church and its sizable charity care commitment. The goal is to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare.

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