Get Well Clinic in College Station, TX is looking for one lead medical assistant to join our team. We are located at 2501 Texas Ave S Ste A-100. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, and hard-working.
Benefits
*We offer many great benefits, including free early access to your pay through Homebase. *Health Insurance *401k *1 week vacation *40 hours of sick time *Monthly performance bonuses of up to $500
Responsibilities
1. Assisting with patient intake: Taking patients' medical history, measuring vital signs (such as weight, height, blood pressure, and heart rate), and documenting any existing medical conditions or medications they are taking.
2. Educating patients: Providing information about weight loss strategies, healthy eating habits, exercise routines, and any prescribed medication or treatments.
3. Conducting basic laboratory tests: Collecting and preparing blood samples for analysis, performing urine tests, and measuring body composition. Other test include Covid, Flu, and Strep test.
4. Assisting with physical exams: Assisting the physician or nurse practitioner during physical examinations, including measuring waist circumference, assessing body mass index (BMI), and conducting skinfold thickness measurements.
5. Administering injections: Administering weight loss medications, such as appetite suppressants or vitamin B12 injections, as directed by the physician.
6. Monitoring patients' progress: Tracking patients' weight loss, measuring body fat percentage, and documenting any changes in overall health or well-being.
7. Providing support and encouragement: Offering emotional support to patients during their weight loss journey, answering questions, and helping them stay motivated to achieve their goals.
8. Scheduling and coordinating appointments: Assisting with scheduling follow-up visits, coordinating referrals to other healthcare providers (such as dietitians or exercise specialists), and ensuring patients receive reminders for their appointments.
9. Maintaining medical records: Ensuring accurate documentation of patient information, medical history, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic health record systems.
10. Adhering to safety and infection control protocols: Following established protocols and guidelines to maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, including proper handling and disposal of medical waste and adherence to hand hygiene practices.
Qualifications
Qualifications for a medical assistant may vary depending on the specific job requirements and the healthcare setting. However, here are some common qualifications sought after in a medical assistant:
1. Education: Completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited institution, which may include an associate degree, diploma, or certificate.
2. Certification: Obtaining certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through an accredited organization, such as the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
3. Knowledge of Medical Terminology: Familiarity with medical terminology, including proper spelling, language, and abbreviations commonly used in healthcare settings.
4. Clinical Skills: Proficient in performing various clinical tasks, such as taking patient vital signs, administering medications, drawing blood, collecting specimens, and assisting with minor surgical procedures.
5. Administrative Skills: Competence in administrative duties, such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, verifying insurance information, billing and coding, and using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
6. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
7. Attention to Detail: Highly attentive and detail-oriented, particularly when documenting patient information, administering medications, or performing clinical tasks.
8. Multitasking Abilities: The capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize work effectively, and adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
9. Patient Care: A strong commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality patient care, including respecting patients' rights, maintaining privacy and confidentiality, and ensuring patient comfort.
10. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well as part of a team, collaborate with healthcare professionals from various disciplines, and build positive relationships with patients and their families.
We are looking forward to reading your application.
Available shifts and compensation: Available shifts all days except Sundays and Saturdays. Compensation is $17.00 - $20.00/hour.
About GET WELL HEALTHCARE SERV: GET WELL HEALTHCARE SERV is looking for an individual to join our team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, motivated and trustworthy. Learn more about us at www.getwellclinic.com.
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