Medical Assistant, MA, Healthcare, WellMed, Boerne / San Antonio, TX - Full-time / Part-time

The Certified Medical Assistant performs a variety of patient care activities to assist physicians and nursing personnel, including administering injections, EKG’s, phlebotomy and various other procedures. Delivers quality customer service and maintains established quality control standards.
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Performs all duties within the scope of a Certified Medical Assistant (procedures, injections, EKGs, phlebotomy).
Show patients to the rooms according to company standards.
Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies.
Processes appropriate documents in an organized and accurate fashion.
Respects patient confidentiality at all times.
Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments.
Maintains certifications (MA and CPR) and quality control standards.
Participates in marketing events as determined by business need.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

High school graduate or GED equivalent required
Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or registration required or the ability to obtain the designation within 90 days of employment
Current CPR certification or the ability to attain the certification within 30 days of employment
Basic computer literacy required
Knowledge of medical terminology required
ICD-9 and CPT coding required
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations required
Good communication and customer service skills required
Preferred Qualifications:

At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
More than one year of related experience in a medical setting preferred

Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 90,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.SM
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