We are seeking Medical Assistants who are passionate about making a difference in our community. At Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) we strive for exceptional, equitable patient care that leads to healthier communities. Our Medical Assistants perform a variety of duties, both clerical and assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a licensed medical and or licensed nursing professional. Our Medical Assistants serve our patients directly, turning our vision into a reality!
If you have the ambition and desire to work in a friendly and fun environment, LSCC is the place for you!
A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant may look like this:
- Obtain and document patient history, patient communication, and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately
- Obtain and measure vital signs and document information on patients' charts
- and maintain examination/treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and keeping inventory of medical supplies and materials
- Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests
- And administer medications as ordered by licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff
- Explain treatment procedures to patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff
We ask our Medical Assistant to possess a minimum of:
- High school diploma or GED and
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
The following experience/skills are preferred:
- Certification as a Medical Assistant received from a certifying body recognized by Lone Star Circle of Care in its reasonable discretion
- Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant
- Previous work using electronic medical records (EMR)
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills
Key Success Factors
Some key factors that will make an individual successful in this role:
- The ability to problem solve
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Team player personality
- Time management
Benefits
LSCC offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary;
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance;
- LSCC paid Life insurance;
- LSCC paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance;
- Paid Time Off; and
- 403b Employee Retirement Plan