Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

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Lone Star Circle of Care

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Austin, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform clerical duties and assist licensed medical professionals in the examination and treatment of pediatric patients. Responsibilities include documenting patient history, measuring vital signs, and administering medications as ordered.

Qualifications

You have completed a Medical Assistant Program and possess a high school diploma or GED. You are certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and are able to perform routine diagnostic tests, administer medications, and maintain patient records accurately.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Medical Assistant Program

Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Association

American Red Cross

electronic medical records (EMR)

English/Spanish skills

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

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Lone Star Circle of Care

Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) is a federally qualified community health center and a registered 501(c)3 Texas non‐profit organization operating health clinics throughout Texas. At LSCC we believe that offering comprehensive healthcare to patients in need helps to build healthy families and strong communities. Guided by our mission, LSCC delivers patient centered care to our Texas neighbors while embracing innovation and evidence-based practices. Our Mission Statement: Lone Star Circle of Care provides exceptional and accessible patient centered healthcare for our Texas neighbors.
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