Medical Assistant jobs in Mcallen, TX
Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical records. Being a Medical Assistant prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients. May draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Additionally, Medical Assistant may perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies, answering the phone, and scheduling appointments. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RCA) certification. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Medical Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Medical Assistant
- Renaissance Medical Foundation
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Edinburg, TX
FULL_TIME
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform selected nursing and administrative/clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management under the direction of a physician. These duties are delegated in relation to the individual's degree of training, in accordance with the objectives and policies of the organization and respective state laws governing such action and activities.
POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
High School/GED preferred.
Certification obtained from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Excellent customer service skills.
Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Good written and verbal communication skills required.
Bilingual – English/Spanish.
JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in clinical setting most desirable.
RESPONSIBILITES:
Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Assist the physician in the room as needed.
Translate for patient/physician as needed.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Other duties as assigned. - 12 Days Ago
Medical Assistant-McAllen
- Nova Medical Centers
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Pharr, TX
OTHER
- Overview Medical Assistant (78577) Are you looking to join a team and make an impact in the lives of patients? If so, submit your application. We offer you a competitive total compensation package, in...
- 12 Days Ago
Medical Assistant - Orthopedics
- Renaissance Medical Foundation
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Edinburg, TX
FULL_TIME
- Full-Time - Days DHR Health POSITION SUMMARY: Perform selected nursing and administrative/clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management under the direc...
- 12 Days Ago
Certifed Medical Assistant
- Vitality Family Medical Group
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Allen, TX
FULL_TIME
- Overview:We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing quality patient care and supporting...
- 17 Days Ago
Medical Assistant - Pedi Endo
- Renaissance Medical Foundation
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Edinburg, TX
FULL_TIME
- Full-Time, Days DHR Health POSITION SUMMARY: Perform selected nursing and administrative/clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management under the direct...
- 29 Days Ago
Medical Assistant - GME OBGYN
- Renaissance Medical Foundation
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Edinburg, TX
FULL_TIME
- Full-Time, Days DHR Health POSITION SUMMARY: Perform selected nursing and administrative/clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management under the direct...
- 29 Days Ago
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About Mcallen, Texas
McAllen is the largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States, and the 22nd-most populous city in Texas. It is located at the southern tip of the state in the Rio Grande Valley. The city limits extend south to the Rio Grande, across from the Mexican city of Reynosa, and McAllen is about 70 mi (110 km) west of the Gulf of Mexico. As of 2017, McAllen’s population was estimated to be 142,696. It is the fifth-most populous metropolitan area in the state of Texas, and the binational Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan area counts a population of nearly 1.52 million.
From its settlement in 1904, the ...
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Income Estimation for Medical Assistant jobs
$31,929 to $38,122
Mcallen, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago
were up 1.2% from a year ago
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