Posted 18h ago

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

@ Lone Star Circle of Care
Round Rock, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:documenting history, measuring vitals, administering medications
Requirements Summary:High school diploma/GED and completion of a medical assistant program; BLS required; perform vitals, documentation, routine diagnostics, assist licensed staff, EMR experience; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
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Job Description

We are seeking Medical Assistants who are passionate about making a difference in our community.  At Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) we strive for exceptional, equitable patient care that leads to healthier communities. Our Medical Assistants perform a variety of duties, both clerical and assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a licensed medical and or licensed nursing professional.  Our Medical Assistants serve our patients directly, turning our vision into a reality!

If you have the ambition and desire to work in a friendly and fun environment, LSCC is the place for you!

 

A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant may look like this:

  • Obtain and document patient history, patient communication, and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately
  • Obtain and measure vital signs and document information on patients’ charts
  • and maintain examination/treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and keeping inventory of medical supplies and materials
  • Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests
  • And administer medications as ordered by licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff
  • Explain treatment procedures to patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff

We ask our Medical Assistant to possess a minimum of:

  • High school diploma or GED and
  • Completion of a Medical Assistant Program and
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

The following experience/skills are preferred:

  • Certification as a Medical Assistant received from a certifying body recognized by Lone Star Circle of Care in its reasonable discretion
  • Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant
  • Previous work using electronic medical records (EMR)
  • Bilingual English/Spanish skills

Key Success Factors

Some key factors that will make an individual successful in this role:

  • The ability to problem solve
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player personality
  • Time management

Benefits

LSCC offers a competitive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive salary;
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance;
  • LSCC paid Life insurance;
  • LSCC paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance;
  • Paid Time Off; and
  • 403b Employee Retirement Plan