Medical Assistant (WHWC)

Mission

"Serving Humanity to Honor God"

This mission also includes Methodist Healthcare Ministries' one-half ownership of the Methodist Healthcare System – the largest healthcare system in South Texas. This creates a unique avenue to ensure the Methodist Healthcare System continues to be a benefit to the community by providing quality care to all and charitable care when needed, and it provides revenue to Methodist Healthcare Ministries for its programs.

Vision

"To be the leader
for improving wellness
of the least served"

Essential Duties:

• Performs and documents clinical intake using appropriate terminology and abbreviations to determine patient’s chief complaints.
• Takes and documents patient vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, etc).
• Prepares patients for exams, treatments, or procedures.
• Collects and or assist in blood, urine or any other bodily samples for laboratory analysis.
• Administers injections, medications and treatments as directed by physician or provider.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for specific procedures.
• Provides education to patient and family regarding patient’s condition and ongoing care.
• Responds to calls and questions from patients.
• Reports STDs, communicable diseases, etc. to appropriate agencies.
• Assists in completion of quality assurance checks.
• Assists in maintaining clinic in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies in exam rooms.
• Prepares patients for transfer by ambulance.
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from clients.
• Assists provider and patient/client with translation as needed during office or telehealth visit
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required; two years’ experience in a clinical setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other team members. Translate between provider and patient/client. Fluent in English. Bilingual in Spanish required.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply understanding in order to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional or no variables.

Certificates and Licenses:

Currently registered by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services preferred. BCLS certification required.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel applications. Experience with electronic health record software preferred.

Other:

Must be able to drive and have access to a car; maintain valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to a medical office environment having direct contact with patients and clients. Position may necessitate bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing step stools, reaching, kneeling, crouching, sitting and standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and maneuver 25 pounds. May require some evening and weekend hours.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) and subcontractor(s) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

MHM complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

MHM expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MHM's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

MHM makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodation would impose an undue business hardship. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process.

Alternative application methods are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system.