Austin Health Partners (NeighborlyMD) is looking for a Medical Assistants to join our clinical team. We recognize the importance and impact of our Medical Assistants who are the bridge between our patients and clinical providers. Through forming great relationships, supporting our clinical staff and truly enhancing patient experience, our medical assistants are making a difference everyday!
- Pay range for MA1 is $17.50 -$21.00 commensurate with experience.
- Pay range for MA2 is $19.00 -$24.50 commensurate with experience.
Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range (or have the minimum apply to them), but rather, the exact salary will be dependent on the successful candidate's location, relevant knowledge skills, and qualifications.
The Company offers a competitive and comprehensive benefit package that includes:
- Currently the Company pays 100% of the Employee’s = Medical Insurance (base/HSA) & $50k Life D&D insurance policy
- Paid Time Off/ Sick Pay which increases based on tenure
- Birthday PTO and Years-of-Service PTO awards
- Health Savings Account [HSA] medical option – which includes a company contribution
- Retirement 401(k) account with Company match
- Employee-paid options include Dental, Vision, Life D&D, STD, LTD and AFLAC
- Seven Paid Holidays - Jan 1, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – focused on counseling & everyday support for employees and any member of their household!
WHO WE ARE
Austin Health Partners (AHP) is an independently-owned, physician-led Pediatric and Family Medicine supergroup consisting of multiple care centers in the Austin metro area. AHP is consistently nominated by patients for awards such as "Best Pediatrician," "Best Family Practice," and more!
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Collect basic patient intake and vitals
2. Perform necessary point of care testing
3. Document all patient visits and communication in EMR properly
4. Performs capillary blood draws, newborn screens, dental varnish, and routine hearing and vision screens
5. Properly administer oral medication as directed by the provider
6. Handles refills/ referrals/ authorizations
7. Answer back line phone calls as needed as well as accurately chart phone calls and initiate proper follow through
8. Perform necessary cleaning duties maintaining an orderly work environment and ensure an adequate stock of medical supplies
9. Responsible for all incoming school/day care forms for the assigned provider
10. Ethical conduct, confidentiality, and collaboration with the healthcare team are expected and considered essential elements of this position
11. Can maintain physical demands and work environment as listed below
In addition to the responsibilities stated above, MA2 should be able to perform the following:
1. Ability to perform EKG’s
2. Properly administer vaccines and injectable medication as directed by the provider (oral and single/multi-dose injectables). Must pass practice standards on administration for vaccines to become an MA II.
3. Performs straight catheter via sterile procedure as ordered by the provider.
4. TVFC knowledge - ordering/counting/uploading temps
5. Responsible for training new MA staff
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Must Have
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Minimum of 6 months Medical Assistant experience OR MA certification
FOR MA 2:
1. Minimum of 3 years experience as an MA or minimum of 1 year experience in pediatric office with MA certification
Nice to Have
1. Bilingual
2. CPR Certification
3. 1 year or more health care industry experience
4. Certified Medical Assistant
5. Knowledge of EMR software
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and carry. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This job will require exposure to patient elements. Certain vaccines are required of all clinic staff.
COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS
If requested by any patient, then staff is required to wear a surgical mask. Patients are strongly encouraged to wear a mask if they are experiencing any acute respiratory symptoms or have a fever.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
You need to be available to work a 9 hour shift, which includes a 1 hour lunch, between the core work hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work shifts can vary depending on business needs. This position will require occasional weekend and evening hours.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
Austin Health Partners is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their
job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $24.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 6 months of Medical Assistant experience or a CMA certification?
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Pflugerville, TX (Required)
Work Location: In person
