What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT position at Texas Health Care?
Key Responsibilities Duties :
- Greet and prepare patients for examinations and procedures
- Obtain and document vital signs, medical history, and reason for visit
- Assist providers with examinations, treatments, and minor procedures
- Administer injections and perform EKGs, venipuncture, and other lab procedures as needed
- Maintain accurate patient records in the electronic medical record (EMR) system
- Provide patient education and instructions as directed by the provider
- Ensure exam rooms are clean, stocked, and properly set up
- Support quality improvement initiatives, including patient recall, preventive screenings, and care gap closures
- Assist with scheduling, referrals, and prior authorizations as needed
- Follow infection control and safety procedures
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