Medical Assistant
CenterWell · Richardson, Texas, US
Become a part of our caring community The Medical Assistant is the first contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative responsibilities in additio...
Job description
Become a part of our caring community The Medical Assistant is the first contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative responsibilities in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant performs advanced administrative, operational, customer support tasks that require independent initiative and judgment. The Medical Assistant performs clinical responsibilities such as discussing symptoms and obtaining vital signs. They also administer medications and vaccines, perform phlebotomy, and collect specimens. Additionally, they perform diagnostic screening tests, sterilize and clean equipment, and maintain examination rooms. Finally, they document information into the electronic medical records system. Collaborate with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Deliver direct patient care dependent on what active certification allows. Decisions typically focus on methods and tactics for completing administrative tasks/projects and judgment in prioritizing requests. Exercise also involves interpreting and adapting procedures, processes, and techniques. Due to previous experience, breadth, and depth of knowledge of administrative processes and organizational knowledge. The Medi...