Medical Assistant in Odessa, Texas at Medical Center Hospital

Position Summary:

The MA assists the physician and mid-level practitioners in providing quality care as delegated. Under general supervision in an outpatient clinical setting, provides initial patient triage, registration, and administrative services. Assists with direct patient care, and performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical protocol.

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent. Must have certificate of completion from an accredited medical assistant program.

Training and Experience:

Minimum of six months experience working as a MA preferred; one year of experience in an ambulatory setting preferred. Bilingual abilities desirable but, not mandatory. Current BLS Certification required through the American Heart Association.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

1. 1. Ability to perform:

1. 1. 1. Heavy lifting
      2. Sustained standing and walking
      3. Work under stress
      4. Varied work hours and shifts

1. 1. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.