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Methodist Health System

Nonprofit, faith-based integrated health system

Medical Assistant / Patient Representative

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCelina, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
  • National or Registered Medical Assistant certification.
  • Valid CPR certification.
  • Ability to perform a 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 with frequent exposure to potentially 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

  • Provide healthcare to individuals and families as instructed by the physician.
  • Perform routine clinical processes as directed by the physician.
  • Participate in patient education, enter appropriate documentation into patient charts, and perform other duties within the scope of licensure.
  • 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; function only as a patient screener and make no medical decisions during triage. Immediately refer triage situations requiring a medical decision to a physician.
  • Administer intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous injections when assigned and document them completely.
  • Assist physicians and/or medical assistants in providing nursing care to patients in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
  • Take patient histories 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 by fax, electronic prescription, or phone and update the patient medication module.
  • Apply infection control procedures.
  • Clean and disinfect instruments and maintain autoclave quality-assurance reports.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

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

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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