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General Description:
Performs entry-level medical assistant work; will perform selected clinical duties under the delegation of physician or RN; will perform administrative and basic patient care.
To be considered an applicant for this position, we require that you upload copies of the following documents. Applicant package will not be considered complete until we receive all of the required documents that are listed below. ** Please upload each document separately**
1. **
- Please upload a copy of your high school diploma, GED or college transcript.
2. **
- Background Check Authorization Form
- Credit Report Authorization Form
3. ** DO NOT
Examples of Work Performed:
Collects, reports, and documents data during patient intake
Collects, performs, documents specimen collection, including but not limited to; blood, urine, stool, tissue, etc.
Performs clinical duties as assigned including, but not limited to, preparing patients for exams, treatments, etc.
Administers medications to patients
Distributes standardized patient education materials and diagnostic referral forms
Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work environment
Follows established departmental policies and procedures
Performs clerical duties such as appointment setting answering and directing telephone calls, taking messages, maintaining medical records, filing patient charts
Maintains inventory management of medical and office supplies
Performs related work as assigned
Education and Experience:
Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED)
Certificate from a Medical Assistant Program and must have current CPR Certification
One (1) year of Medical assistant related experience preferred
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license
Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of operational medical equipment
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of all body systems
Excellent written and verbal communication
Able to work with medically related computer programs
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, staff, and the public
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34,150.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Extended hours
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work setting:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Edinburg, TX 78542 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Edinburg, TX 78542: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person