What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Assistant position at Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio?
Orthopedic sports medicine physician practice looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Certified Medical Assistant.
DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Patient triage e.g prepare patients for exam and treatment by taking patient history and vital signs.
- Assisting physicians with minor in office procedures and physicals.
- Administrative paperwork completion, answer and return patient telephone calls (e.g voicemails, FMLA forms etc.).
- Working with direct patient care.
- Ensure exam rooms are clean and stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments and prepare sterilization as required.
- Update and file medical records via electronic record keeping.
- Communicates effectively and demonstrates a caring attitude towards patient and family.
- Follows universal precautions, OSHA standards and HIPPA regulations.
- Performs phlebotomy, injections IM, removes sutures/staples, simple dressing changes and reports any pertinent information to physician.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program (required)
- Medical Assistance Certification (required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (preferred)
Medical Assistants who have recently graduated from an accredited Medical Assisting program will be required to obtain a clinical MA certification within 60 days of employment.
EXPERIENCE: 1 years of experience in office, clerical, or medical work; medical assistant, admissions rep, or clinic support (preferred), or customer service
ABILITIES: Must demonstrate strong leadership and effective communication skills. Excellent planning, organization and managements skills. Ability to multi-task, works in a fast-paced work environment, and demonstrates team cooperation.
Job Type: Full-time - Monday through Friday with a few rotating Saturday mornings. Traveling involved from one clinic to another based on physician schedule. Dependable transportation required.
Great benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and 401K.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Medical-Surgical
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: Multiple Locations
