About this opportunity
Northeast OB/GYN Associates, PA lists this Medical Assistant - OBGYN opportunity in boerne, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical AssistantPrimary duties includes, but is not limited to the following:• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned including checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.• Provides safe, accurate clinically competent direct care to patients.• Identifies the patient's need for education in wellness or illness and provides appropriate information.• Communicates information to other members of health care team.• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.• Recognizes patient's abnormalities or urgent problems and seeks appropriate assistance; responds appropriately to emergency codes;• Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs or mensuration; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician's orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid. Medical assistants must adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory.• Lead responsibilities include assisting the Medical Office Manager with staffing, training, supervising, and delegating assignments. May also serve as the office's EMR Tech.• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.QualificationsSkills:• Interpersonal Skills: Intermediate• Computer/Tech Literacy: Intermediate• Communication Skills: IntermediateBehaviors:• Required: Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivations:• Required: Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEducation:• Required: High School or better.Licenses & Certifications:• Preferred: Licens Vocat Nurse• Preferred: Certified Medical AsstEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
boerne, TX, 78006, US
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