Job detail

Medical Assistant, Urgent Care

San Antonio Regional Hospital

#Record Keeping #RN #Medication Administration #BLS #Urgent Care #Nurse Practitioner #Physician Assistant #Medical Assistant #Splinting

Quick overview

A medical assistant functions under the direction of licensed practitioners, assisting in coordinating all aspects of patient care within the Urgent Care setting. This role involves direct patient support and administrative tasks under supervision.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of a Medical Assistant Program, or have recently completed one year of a formal RN program. Required certifications include a current BLS card from the American Heart Association, and preferred experience is in an urgent care environment.

professional certificateSplintingVitalsRecord keepingMedication administrationBlood pressure monitoringRadiology ordersTriage categoriesLab ordersMedication rotationEKG machine operationOtoscope useNebulizer useGlucose meter usePulse-oximeter use

Job description

Overview

Position Summary

A medical assistant functions under the direction, guidance, and supervision of a licensed physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or RN. A medical assistant assists in coordinating all aspects of the care received in the Urgent Care setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program. In lieu of a Medical Assistant course, recent completion of one year formal RN program.

Experience

Urgent care experience preferred.
Knowledge and
Skills: Vitals, triage categories, medication administration, splinting, competency in lab and radiology orders, knowledge of medication rotation and record keeping.
License/Certifications: Current BLS card from American Heart Association (AHA).

Equipment

EKG machine, blood pressure machine, otoscope, oxygen tank, stethoscope, nebulizer, glucose meter, thermometer, pulse-oximeter, Omnicell medication dispensing cabinet, computer, copy machine, fax Machine, and scanner.
Physical
Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job. PAY RANGE $21.50 - $29.84 The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Salary offers are determined by candidate’s relevant experience and skills. For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate’s individual experience.