Medical Office Assistant

Gateway Community Health Center - Laredo, TX

Laredo, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The position involves taking vital signs, recognizing emergencies, preparing and maintaining the examination and treatment area, interviewing and taking patients' history, preparing patients for procedures, assisting physicians with examinations and treatment, maintaining medication records, and responding to medical emergencies. The candidate must be able to apply principles of Aseptic Technique and Infection Control.

Responsibilities

• Performs accuchecks, UA dipstick, urine UCG, rapid strep test, and influenza test.
• Takes vital signs i.e., weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, head and chest circumference of children and adults attending clinic.
• Performs prior authorizations, electrocardiograms, ear lavage, pulmonary function tests, immunizations, injections, nursing, electronic medical record intake/documentation and health reminders.
• Maintains logs such as exam rooms, glucometer, weight scale, referrals, emergency bag, eye wash, and stock medication.
• Provides patients with appointments.
• Tracks referrals such as radiology, emergency room, hospital, etc.
• Prepares work area for patient using universal precaution.
• Orders and stocks work area with medical supplies as needed.
• Assists physician with patient care, exams and treatment.
• Documents accurately in Electronic Health Record.
• Operates and maintain facilities and equipment safety.
• Performs CPR and first aid as necessary.
• Administer medication as directed by physician.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with doctors, nurses, patients and administration.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patient population in both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to interpret, understand and carry out instructions and orders.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited high school or GED program.
• Graduate and receive certificate of completion from an accredited vocational/technical school in Medical Office Assistant.
• Must be Registered/Certified with National Association for Healthcare Professionals or American Allied Health. Registration/certification must be kept current.
• Two years' experience in this field preferred.
• Must have a current BLS/CPR certificate.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.