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Medical AssistantWichita County MHC - Wichita Falls, TX 76307Salary Range $15.22 - $15.22 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift 8-5 M-F Education Level High School/GED plus Licensed Category Health CareDescriptionThe Medical Assistant (MA) performs duties under direction of a clinical supervisor (RN/LVN/Physician/APRN) and works administratively under the Director of Nursing, to assist in examination and treatment of individuals served in the designated Mental Health Centers. Work involves providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Provides direct care with utmost customer service, compassion, and integrity to individuals in a clinic setting.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Participation in and assisting the physicians during doctors clinic, providing professional, complex treatment and rehabilitation. Responsible for measuring vital signs, as well as taking medical history and reason for seeking care and documenting the information in the medical record or the electronic record. Provides required laboratory monitoring and medication education classes for consumers. Performs routine diagnostic and laboratory tests, which may include being required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Travel may be required. Reassignment is a condition of employment that may occur at the employers discretion. Your work location and hours could change based on program needsQualificationsEducation, Training, and ExperienceGraduation from standard high school or equivalent. Must have Medical Assistant Certificate from one of the following organizations: RMA, CMA, or CCMA. Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant is a plus.Must have current driver's license and be insurable under Center insurance. Must pass and maintain all Center-mandated trainings.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical diagnoses and procedures; of accepted medical treatment programs; and of community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures.Ability to provide patient care, to prepare and maintain records, to explain public health laws, and to communicate effectively.Ability to read and comprehend correspondence, memos, reports, medical information, physician's orders and prescription labels.Ability to count, add and subtract. Knowledge of fractions and calculate medication doses.Ability to write memos, letters, staffing summary reports and medical information.Ability to relate verbal instructions, communicate in a courteous and effective fashion with co-workers, consumers and families, agencies and the public.Display a customer service orientation; at all times treating customers as equals and partners.Skilled in the use of general office equipment and network computers and applicable software, such as: word processing, database, spreadsheet and office management software (Microsoft Office). Familiarity with SmartCare and CARE a plus.
Worksite address
wichita falls, TX, 76301, US
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