Medical Assistant
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an)
Medical Asst? At Methodist Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare
has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our
incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports
the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The
available plans and programs include:
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our
patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference.
We are looking for a dedicated Medical Asst like you to be a part
of our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
Seeking a Medical Assistant who will perform diversified clinical
and administrative support duties. The Medical Assistant will
utilize skills in performing technical skills and support skills
for the nursing staff in order to care for the patient in an
effective and efficient manner.
What you will do in this role:
1. Performs routine duties in caring for outpatient clinic patients
as directed by the Registered Nurse and is able to demonstrate
appropriate skills and/or competencies.
2. Assists the RN to collect data from patients on admission to
clinic and assists with patient discharge preparations as
instructed by RN. Reports and documents pertinent information such
as vital signs, weights.
3. Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records at
all times.
4. Performs Electrocardiograms, Non-invasive hemodynamic testing,
vital signs, weights, phlebotomy, removes sutures/staples, simple
dressing changes (clean and dry, sterile), assist with sterile
procedures, simple, non-sterile dressings, and removes peripheral
IV's, records response to treatments and reports pertinent
information to appropriate RN. Obtains and labels specimens from
wounds, Guiac stool specimens, Urine and sputum collection in cups,
blood collection and transports specimens to lab as directed.
5. Provides assistance to other nursing personnel as needed.
Assists with the orientation of new personnel as appropriate. Runs
errands, stocks examination rooms, maintains cleanliness of patient
rooms, and triage area on a daily basis. Performs other duties as
delegated by the RN.
6. Prepares charts and orders for patient's upcoming clinic visit.
Assist with clerical duties as assigned, including medical records
correspondence, scheduling procedures, collecting testing reports
for RN to review. Will assist in other clerical duties such as
answering telephone calls, pages. Medical assistant will triage
messages appropriately to the RN.
What qualifications you will need:
Minimum Education and Experience:
Prior experience as Medical Assistant preferred. Will consider
individuals who are certified Nurse Aides. Completion of a
certified medical program preferred. Training as military medic or
Certified Monitor Technicians would be considered.
Minimum License and Certificates Required:
Preferred to have completed of a certified Medical Assistant
Program
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now
internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900
beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties
including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency
medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and
orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the
lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest
robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem
Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT
Accreditation in North America.
As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care
facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and
recognition we receive from the community. We've recently been
named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World
Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest
quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our
consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition,
Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center
designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a
Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare,
designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke
treatment available in a given geographic area. For more
information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and
select Methodist Hospital under Locations.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten
times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7
billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA
Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent
Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Asst
opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our
company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status.
Keywords: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, San Antonio , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , San Antonio, Texas
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