Medical Assistant/LVN FT

Mon-Fri 8a-5p Offices Available: Cardiovascular/Colorectal/PCP APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS Scope of Responsibility Medical Assistants and/or Licensed Vocational Nurses perform duties under the supervision of a physician. Interviews patients and prepare them for provider exam and treatment, measures vital signs and records information in EHR system. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assist physician with procedures. Clean and sterilize instruments. Administer injections to patients. Coordinate discharge planning and follow up care of the patients. Responsible to Practice Manager Education, Training and Experience High School Education or equivalent Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent years of experience or Current Licensure with The Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider 1 to 2 years previous physician's office experience preferred Experience scheduling surgeries and getting insurance benefits with authorizations preferred Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of employees, management, visitors and outside sources Bilingual preferred Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current insurance coverage Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Background Check Lab Work Immunization Records Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day) Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day) Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day) Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day) Not Applicable Physical Sitting – Occasionally Stationary Standing – Frequently Walking – Continually Ability to be mobile – Continually Crouching (bend at knees) – Continually Kneeling/Crawling – Occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) – Frequently Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Continually Turn/Pivot – Continually Climbing – Occasionally Balancing – Continually Reaching overhead – Frequently Reaching extension – Continually Pushing/Pulling – Rarely Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.) Rarely Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – Continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – Rarely Environment Risk of electrical shock – Rarely Risk of Radiation – n/a Fumes or Airborne Particles – Rarely Chemicals – Rarely Moving Mechanical Parts – Rarely Noise Level – n/a Weather Conditions – n/a Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks) Rarely Respirator FIT Testing Required Annually