Medical Assistant
Company: Pediatrix
Location: Cedar Park
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:Responsibilities:The Medical Assistant performs both
clinical and administrative duties that directly support efficient
clinic flow, effective and safe clinic operations, and excellent
patient experience. The Medical Assistant supports patient care by
taking medical histories, accurately capturing and documenting
patient vital signs, requesting and updating patient medical
records, filing communicating with patients, and providing
documentation for patients or members of the healthcare team while
maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. The Medical
Assistant's primary responsibilities may vary based on state
regulations.Greet and escort patient to exam room, gather patient
history, take and record vital signs, prepare patient for
examination and document all information in patient medical
record.Chart preparation.Support delivery of high-quality patient
experience through excellent customer service and communication
with patients, families and other care providers while ensuring a
safe patient care environment.Provide assistance to physician
and/or advanced practice provider in preparing and conducting
medical exams and office procedures under direct guidance and
supervision of physician and advance practice provider. .Perform
applicable medical procedures collect, and prepare laboratory
specimens.Communicate information and instructions to patients as
directed by physician, advanced practice provider, or nursing staff
and ensure patient's understanding of the information.Assist with
scheduling of tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments, and
communicate tests results to patients.Ensure exam rooms are clean
and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments,
and prepare sterilization as required.Respond to calls and requests
for referrals and appointments, triage and process messages, and
requests from patients, clinic staff, referring physicians and
pharmacies. Maintains patient files, records, and other
information.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education
Level: Diploma from an accredited program for Medical Assistants
required. MA certification required; if not currently certified,
certification must be obtained within 6 months to 1 year dependent
on state requirements.Experience Years: 1+ years' experience in
office-based setting preferred.Experience Industry: HealthcareCPR
certification requiredMust have the ability to follow universal
precautions,Ability to maintain OSHA standards and HIPAA
regulations.Benefits and Compensation:Benefits for Full Time
employees and qualified dependents:Medical, Dental, Vision
InsuranceProgyny Fertility BenefitsTeladoc Health and Second
Opinion Services401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**Employee
Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - 15% discount*Basic Employee; Spouse;
Child Life InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment
(AD&D)Employee Optional Life and AD&DShort & Long Term
DisabilityPre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Employee and
Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Family Medical Leave Act
(FMLA)Parental Leave BenefitSick Pay BankEmployee Assistance
Program (EAP)Group Aflac PoliciesIdentity Theft ProtectionEmployee
Charitable FundCare.comContinuing Education AssistanceVarious
Discount Programs*Part Time Regular employee classifications also
receive this benefit**Available to part-time regular and part-time
casual employees aged 21 and overAbout Us:Pediatrix Medical Group
is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized
health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix
has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national,
multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are
committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically
excellent services to women, babies and children across the
continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based
practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is
bolstered by significant investments in research, education,
quality-improvement and safety initiatives.Please Note: Fraudulent
job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All
genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix
Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers.#PedMAPediatrix is an Equal
Opportunity Employer:All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or veteran status.
Keywords: Pediatrix, New Braunfels , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Cedar Park, Texas
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