What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Fredericksburg - Bilingual position at Frontera Healthcare?
The Medical Assistant in an integral part of the healthcare team. The MA assists the healthcare team in a professional manner in the community health center setting. Responsibilities include administering quality care, immunizations, and health education to patients of all ages in trained areas of competencies; assisting in the lab and pharmacy as appropriate; working with all healthcare personnel to ensure an efficient and safe environment of care.
Duties and Responsibilities The Medical Assistance performs the following duties as assigned: Provides Administrative Services
- Answering phones and responding to email, fax, and phone inquiries as instructed Utilizing technical computer skills during daily tasks
- ICD-10/CPT Medical Coding
- Insurance referral and verification
- Maintaining and keeping records organized
- Scheduling appointments
Clinical Services
- Vital signs
- Vision screening
- Positioning and draping patients Patient medical history
- Asepsis and infection control
- Assist physician during exams
- First Aid
- Exam tray preparations
- CPR/AED
- Bio-hazard/waste and OSHA regulation Autoclaving
- Hot/cold packs
- Inventory control
- Sterile Techniques
- Therapeutic Care
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Is familiar with PCMH standards and works as part of the medical team to provide patient-centered care.
- Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention, and motivation.
- Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the
- Center’s current operational protocols.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations. Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act.
- Ability to read and comprehend medical instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs. Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, center staff, and the general public.
- Ability to prepare statistical and administrative reports.
- Ability to work cooperatively with community agency personnel to coordinate services for patients
- Ability to use office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, fax machines, telephones, and copiers.
- Ability to prioritize and allocate resources.
Required
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Credentials and Experience
Required
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification
Preferred
- (1) year of practice experience as a MA giving direct patient care.
- Certified Medial Assistant
