*Note: This is a subsidized employment position available through Workforce Solutions Capital Area. All candidates will be considered after program eligibility is confirmed.* Employer: VillageMD
Job Title: Medical Assitant
Compensation: $18.00/hour
Schedule: Full-time, shifts vary from 8am to 8pm
Location: 1821 FM 685 Suite 110 Pflugerville, TX 78660
At Village Medical, we're looking for a?Medical Assistant?to help us transform the way primary care is delivered and how patients are served. As a national leader on the forefront of healthcare, we've partnered with many of today's best primary care physicians. We're equipping them with the latest digital tools. Empowering them with proven strategies and support. Inspiring them with better practices and consistent results. We're creating care that's more accessible. Effective. Efficient. With solutions that are value-based, physician-driven and patient-centered. To accomplish this, we're looking for individuals who share our sense of excellence, are ready to embrace change, and never settle for the status quo. Individuals who have the confidence to lead but the humility to never stop learning.
As a Medical Assistant, you will be responsible for providing patient support and communication and facilitating an exceptional patient experience to build and reinforce satisfaction, trust, and drive organizational loyalty. Accountable for welcoming and preparing the patient for their appointment, the Medical Assistant informs patients of relevant and required information for their visit and provides clear communication around the services they are scheduled to receive.
How you can make a difference as a Medical Assistant: Demonstrates kindness and compassion in all patient interactions Prepares and administers PO, IM, and ID medications as directed by the Provider, utilizing the "Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration" Performs point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, and suture/staple removal, and dressing changes, and other patient care activities Collects and documents vital signs, histories, and screenings Provides instruction to the patient regarding medications and diet Authorizes prescription refills as directed Prepares patients, room, and supplies for visit or examination Performs phlebotomy and correctly processes specimens Cleans and maintains treatment rooms and equipment Performs quality controls and equipment checks. Skills for success as a Medical Assistant: Self-motivated: energetic, self-starter; can work autonomously Detail-oriented and committed to providing safe patient care Results oriented: bias for action; demonstrated track record of achievement; drive for attainment of superior outcomes Flexible: Navigates within ambiguity; solution-oriented; comfortable in an ever-changing environment Communication: Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas effectively both verbally and in writing Collaboration: Team player Service: Actively supports others, demonstrates an optimistic, can-do approach to issue resolution Humility: Low ego; engenders trust; respectful Experience to drive change as a Medical Assistant: Certified Medical Assistant or eligible within 90 days of hire 1 year of experience preferred Phlebotomy experience required Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred; required within 90 days of employment High School Diploma/Equivalency required Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care or ER preferred Spanish speaking preferred