Medical Assistant

Description

 *Must be willing to work at Cedar Hill location once a week*

• Fast paced environment, multi-task a must.
• Preps charts by gathering all clinical documentation to place in patients charts for the doctor to perform the visit.
• Performs general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.
• Greets patients and takes them back to room.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs and records information on patient's charts.
• Prepares examination rooms and maintains daily cleaning list.
• Sends out any referral requested by the doctor.
• Formulates and documents patient care plans, charts, tests and examination results in the medical record.
• Escalates non-routine issues to the Office Manager or Physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Office Manager or Physician.
• Must check their clinical folder assigned to their doctor, expected to check throughout the day and cleared out by the end of day.

Requirements

• Bi-lingual a plus.
• Must be able and willing to work at the Cedar Hill location once a week. 
• Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
• Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients and co-workers.
• Good computer skills using a medical management application & prior experience with EMR’s is highly preferred.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
• Demonstrates initiative, insight, and judgement in decision-making process.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical documentation & procedures.