Medical Assistant​/Northwest Physicians Group

Responsibilities

ABOUT NORTHWEST PHYSICIANS GROUP Northwest Physicians Group formed in 2013 with a focus towards population health management. The group has grown to a network of over 40 providers serving patients at numerous primary, specialty and urgent care locations in Amarillo, Texas. Northwest Physicians Group is affiliated with Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a 495‑bed system acute care hospital that serves approximately 650,000 residents of the Texas Panhandle and surrounding region.

The system provides acute care services including cardiac, pediatric, women's, emergency, surgical and behavioral healthcare.

Position Summary:

Medical Assistant (MA) – Northwest Physicians Group

This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviewing patients, measuring vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guideline.

Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in covering the front desk as required.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan

Required Knowledge, Skills, Licensure, Training & Travel Requirments (if applicable):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Medical Assistant certificate required or must obtain certification within six (6) months of employment
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
• Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant
• Familiarity with medical terminology required
• Experience with patient check‑in and check‑out process (according to clinic protocol)
• General medical office procedures
• Understand end‑of‑day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)
• Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Must be able to perform courteously and professionally in all interactions

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