Medical Assistant

Job Details:

Location:

Bryan-Rock Prairie - Bryan, TX 77845. Position Type:
Full Time.

The Medical Assistant provides assistance to a licensed medical provider in clinic and surgical settings, delivering safe, knowledgeable, compassionate and individualized care to all patients.

• Serve as a patient advocate during exam and treatment.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and record vital signs, weight and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms, procedure rooms or operative rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record patients' medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
• Ensure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatment.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocols.
• Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log and prepare them for testing.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care instructions and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Assist physicians in patient examination and treatment, handing instruments, giving injections and removing sutures.
• Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms tidy and the sterile field organized.
• Inspect sterile items prior to use and lay supplies on the sterile field.
• Assist physicians with surgical procedures while maintaining the sterile field.
• Assess the patient’s condition throughout the exam, procedure or surgery and notify physician and RN of any distress.
• Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day.
• Dispose of infection waste and biohazard materials appropriately.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate testing and admissions.
• Change dressings on wounds.
• Greet patients arriving at the office or clinic.
• Inventory supplies and equipment, keeping rooms stocked.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Document all procedures accurately and promptly.
• Respond to emergency situations in accordance with nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocols.
• Assist physicians in patient, employee or visitor medical emergencies and ensure proper documentation.
• Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure equipment is functional.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, supporting a culture of high quality and excellent customer service.
• Perform other duties as necessary or beneficial to the organization.

• Experience:
  
  One (1)+ year of experience in a medical setting (preferred).
• Knowledge:
  Medical terminology, sterile technique, anatomy, medications, HIPAA guidelines, state and federal regulations.
• Skills:
  
  Math and analytical ability, basic to intermediate computer operation, proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Personal Qualities:
  Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable, effective communication in English (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer‑service skills.
• Management:
  Organizational skills supporting leadership of the function; ability to follow or provide clear written and verbal instructions.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.