Overview
Medical Assistant Jobs in Austin, Texas, USA at Stride Healthcare Management LLC
Position: MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Job Summary:
Dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant with a commitment to providing exceptional patient care in an outpatient setting. Adept at performing a wide range of clinical and administrative tasks to support healthcare delivery. Possess
strongcommunicationskills
to interact with patients, healthcare professionals, and administrative staff. Committed to maintaining a patient-centric focus while ensuring the smooth operation of daily clinic activities.
Essential
Duties / Responsibilities:
Clinical Responsibilities:
Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms.
Obtain and record patient vitals, including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature.
Measure and fit patients for compression stockings and assist with putting them on.
Take before and after pictures of patients.
Room Preparation and Support:
Ensure rooms are stocked appropriately.
Clean and prepare rooms for procedures.
Assist with room and tray set-up for patient procedures.
Assist RN and PA in preparing medications and filling syringes (as permitted by state law).
Patient Support and
Communication
:
Issue patients pre- and post-procedure instructions, prescriptions, ensuring compliance and understanding.
Coordinate day-to-day traffic of the clinic schedule to maintain patient flow.
Provide excellent customer service.
Treat team members and patients with
compassion
and
respect
.
Administrative and Compliance Tasks:
Maintain autoclave spore compliance records.
Assist with medical supply
inventory management
, including the ordering, receiving, and organizing of medical supplies. Responsible for scanning supplies in and out, ensuring accurate and current information in medical management software.
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient records according to HIPAA.
General Clinic Operations:
Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day issues.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy
work environment
by establishing and following standards and procedures, and adheres to professional standards, policies, and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Working knowledge of managed care basics and experience working with a managed care and Medicare population.
Assist in training new staff on policies and procedures.
Other duties delegated by the team lead, RN, physician, or practice manager.
Additional Responsibilities:
Actively engage in cross-training initiatives to acquire proficiency in various clinic functions.
Provide coverage for other clinics as needed, demonstrating
adaptability
and
teamwork
.
Collaborate with team members across clinics to maintain a cohesive and supportive
work environment
.
Embrace opportunities for
continuous learning
and
skill development
to enhance overall clinic efficiency.
Required Skills / Abilities:
Administrative skills, such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and greeting patients.
Communication skills
, including
effective communication
with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.
Time management skills.
Cleanliness and adherence to protocols.
Attention to detail
.
Profici…
Title: Medical Assistant
Company: Stride Healthcare Management LLC
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
