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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Registered Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeLaredo, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Requires 0–1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of an externship program.
  • Requires Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from American Medical Technologists.
  • Requires Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.
  • Requires knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
  • Requires proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  • Requires understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
  • Requires time management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Requires critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve clinical and administrative challenges.
  • Requires ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for an employer.

Responsibilities

  • Provides patient care under the supervision of a medical provider and supports clinical and administrative functions.
  • Assists providers with clinical procedures, including taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, urine tests, electrocardiograms, applying splints, and other specialty-specific tasks.
  • Prepares and cleans exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
  • Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
  • Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
  • Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
  • Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
  • Monitors and requisitions clinic supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
  • Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, and addresses questions to ensure understanding.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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