Certified Medical Assistant

Company: Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionOrthopedic sports medicine physician practice looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant.DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Patient triage e.g prepare patients for exam and treatment by taking patient history and vital signs.
• Assisting physicians with minor in office procedures and physicals.
• Administrative paperwork completion, answer and return patient telephone calls (e.g voicemails, FMLA forms etc.).
• Working with direct patient care.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments and prepare sterilization as required.
• Update and file medical records via electronic record keeping.
• Communicates effectively and demonstrates a caring attitude towards patient and family.
• Follows universal precautions, OSHA standards and HIPPA regulations.
• Performs phlebotomy, injections IM, removes sutures/staples, simple dressing changes and reports any pertinent information to physician. EDUCATION:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program (required)
  • Medical Assistance Certification (required)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (preferred)Medical Assistants who have recently graduated from an accredited Medical Assisting program will be required to obtain a clinical MA certification within 60 days of employment.EXPERIENCE: 1+ years of experience in office, clerical, or medical work; medical assistant, admissions rep, or clinic support (preferred), or customer serviceABILITIES: Must demonstrate strong leadership and effective communication skills. Excellent planning, organization and managements skills. Ability to multi-task, works in a fast-paced work environment, and demonstrates team cooperation.Job Type: Full-time - Monday through Friday with a few rotating Saturday mornings. Traveling involved from one clinic to another based on physician schedule. Dependable transportation required.Great benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and 401K.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:
    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:
      • Medical-SurgicalSchedule:
        • 8 hour shift
        • Day shift
        • Monday to Friday
        • Weekend availabilityWork Location: Multiple Locations
          
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