Medical Assistant - Fredericksburg - Bilingual in Fredericksburg, Texas 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