Job detail

Medical Assistant, Care4U

San Antonio Regional Hospital

#BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Urgent Care #Medical Assistant #Clinical Support #Triage #EKG #American Heart Association

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant coordinates all aspects of patient care within an Urgent Care setting. They function under the supervision of licensed healthcare providers to deliver clinical support.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of a Medical Assistant program or have completed one year of a formal RN program. A current BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationRecord KeepingSplintingVitalsLab OrdersNebulizerRadiology OrdersGlucose MeterMedication RotationEKG MachineStethoscopeTriage CategoriesOtoscopePulse-oximeterBlood Pressure MachineOxygen Tank

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.