Medical Assistant - Baptist Physician Network - Family Medicine Orange - Days

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team. Join us in performing Sacred Work! Competitive benefits are offered including:Matched Retirement PlanPaid Time OffComprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus PotentialSummary/ObjectiveThe Medical Assistant provides a variety of patient care activities, clerical duties and accommodative services for all patients. Essential Job DutiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

. Provides an appropriate clinic environment for patient care by maintaining the patient area in an orderly manner and maintaining neatness of the work environment including exam and treatment rooms. Performs patient care activities within limits of position and under the direct supervision which may include but not limited to vital signs, obtaining height & weight, phlebotomy, and other procedures required for client health screenings.

Assists patient and families with navigation throughout the clinic and with appointments. Maintains and orders clinic and lab supplies and assists with ordering and maintaining par level supplies as necessary. Includes stocking of the lab, clinic and infusion room areas and proper disposal of waste; as well as, utilizing Standard Precautions to minimize the potential for exposure to infectious processes and disposes of all needles and syringes and or other items used in specimen collection to minimize exposure potential to self and others.

Consistently follows hospital policy regarding verification of patient identification prior to obtaining specimen and ensures specimens are appropriately labeled with patient identifiers, date and time of collection and initials. Ensures lab charges and patient charges are completed and accurate on a daily basis either in the computer or on paper as indicated in the designated areas. Required Education and ExperienceHigh School diploma or equivalent.1-3 years of related experience.

Required License/CertificationsN/A