Medical Assistant (General Surgery)

ABOUT AUSTIN REGIONAL CLINIC :

Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 15 years! We are one of central Texas’ largest professional medical groups with 35+ locations and we are continuing to grow. We offer the following benefits to eligible team members : Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, 401(k), EAP, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Child Care Assistance, Health & Fitness, Sick Child Care Assistance, Development and more. For additional information visit

PURPOSE

Under close supervision of nursing leadership, supports provider practice by assisting with direct patient care duties, including patient call backs and refill request. May perform diagnostic testing, maintain supply inventory levels, and clean and maintain medical equipment. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Rooms patients, takes and documents vital signs and prepares patients for provider exam.
• Administers medication under physician’s direction and within the scope of practice as demonstrated by completion of training and testing.
• Performs diagnostic testing such as EKGs, audiograms, typanograms, spirometry, and visual screenings as instructed and documents in EPIC EMR.
• Responsible for reviewing both Provider refill in basket and assisting with daily medication refill request using the ARC refill protocol.
• Responsible for reviewing EPIC triage call in basket for any callbacks.
• Responsible for reviewing result note in basket and calling / informing patients of normal lab results.
• Ensures rooms are properly stocked and supplies are current and within expiration dates.
• Cleans patient rooms as needed, including proper handling of dirty laundry.
• Ensures laundry cart is stocked with fresh linens on a daily basis.
• Follows directions given by nursing team leader or supervisor.
• Follows clinic protocols.
• Provides patients with educational materials as directed.
• Adheres to all company policies, including but not limited to, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance and Code of Conduct.
• Regular and dependable attendance.
• Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company, which are available for review on CMSweb.
• Works holiday shift(s) as required by Company policy.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Required :

Medical Assistant experience, or

Preferred :

Certificate / License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

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