MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Texoma Heart Group

UHS•Denison, TX

87d•Onsite

About The Position

Our experienced team of physicians is dedicated to caring for all members of the family at every stage of life. TexomaCare is comprised of primary care physicians and a variety of specialists in nine local communities. Working with TexomaCare means you will work with a care team of physicians, advanced practitioners, and staff providing compassionate and quality care. TexomaCare is proud to be affiliated with Texoma Medical Center (TMC), the Texoma region’s leader in hospital services. Texoma Medical Center is a 414-bed acute care facility located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. More than 3,500 employees, 400 multi-specialty physicians, and over 100 volunteers have helped to support the hospital in delivering quality, patient-focused care to the Texoma region for over 50 years. The Medical Assistant position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties, which include: Assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviewing patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture, and procedures as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State. Recording documentation in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guidelines. Preparing treatment rooms for the examination of patients. Assisting in covering the front desk as required Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit of UHS. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics which align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 11 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Medical Assistant certificate preferred.
Current BLS/CPR certification required
Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant
Familiarity with medical terminology required
Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)
General medical office procedures
Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)
Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Must be able to perform courteously and professionally in all interactions
Must have the ability to handle emergency or crisis situations
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
Interviewing patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture, and procedures as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the State.
Recording documentation in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guidelines.
Preparing treatment rooms for the examination of patients.
Assisting in covering the front desk as required