Medical Assistant WellMed at Northpoint Laredo

About the position Responsibilities • 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. Requirements • 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. Nice-to-haves • 1+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant. • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding. • Bilingual in Spanish. Benefits • $750 Sign-On Bonus Potential for External Candidates Apply tot his job Apply To this Job