Medical Assistant WellMed at Northpoint Laredo

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

About the position

Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice.
Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), removes staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing, and obtains cultures.
Administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques, and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or capillary.
Performs EKGs and quality control checks on equipment.
Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave.
Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patients for examination.
Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards, and policies.
Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect.
Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms, and sterilizes instruments.
Practices standard infection control precautions.
Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge.
Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

High School graduate or GED equivalent.
Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment.
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers at time of hire or within 30 days of hire.
Proven knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Proven good communication and customer service skills.
Proven basic computer literacy, with knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel, and EMR systems.