Medical Assistant (Centrum Health) - NeueHealth
Saginaw, TX
About the Job
We are transforming healthcare to be value-driven, creating a seamless, consumer-centric care experience that maximizes value for all.
We believe that all health consumers are entitled to high quality, coordinated healthcare. We uniquely align the interests of health consumers, providers, and payors to make high-quality healthcare accessible and affordable to all populations across the ACA Marketplace, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Clinic location: 1029 N Saginaw Blvd Ste E-3, Saginaw, TX 76179
Flexible schedule with rotating evening and weekends may be required.
Job Summary: Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Taking Patient Vital Signs
- Taking Medical Histories
- Preparing Patients for Medical Tests and Examinations
- Assisting Physicians During Examinations
- Explaining Medical Procedures to Patients
- Sterilizing Medical Instruments
- Removing Sutures
- Calling Prescriptions in to Pharmacies
- Preparing Patients for X-Rays
- Administering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular Medications
- Transcribing all notes and documents related to treatments
Requirements and Qualifications
- Certification as a Medical Assistant or diploma from an accredited school is highly preferred
- A minimum of one year experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic, physician practice or urgent care setting
- Strong knowledge of medical correspondence, managing electronic medical records
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience as a Phlebotomist is desirable but not required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team player, able to work with provider and other team members of the care team
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required
We offer comprehensive benefits that include medical/dental/vision coverage, an HSA, an Employee Assistance Program, and Paid Time Off along with 7 annual company holidays.
