Women's Health Texas: Devoted to women, committed to excellence.

Women's Health Texas (WHTX) is the largest single specialty group in Central Texas and one of the fastest growing obstetrics and gynecology groups in the state. When you become a member of the WHTX family, you become part of the Care Connects Us network of dedicated health professionals who truly support each other and are committed to the well-being of the women who entrust WHTX with their care. In the healthcare field in Texas there is no better place to grow in your career, achieve your goals, and attain a higher quality of life.

Position: Medical Assistant
Location: Downtown Cypress: 222 W. Cypress St. Suite 200, San Antonio, Texas 78212
Employment: Full-time, Monday- Friday (8:30a- 5:30p)
Benefits: Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability, Life and Accidental insurance, 401K Plan, PTO, Guaranteed Annual Pay Rate increases and Employee Discounts throughout Austin and San Antonio!

Medical Assistant Job Summary: Responsible for assisting clinical staff with patient care and a variety of pre, intra, and post encounter activities. Meet and exceed patient expectations and adhere to established practices while assuring the best possible care for patients. We are looking for a candidate who is an efficient multitasker, dependable, adaptive and a self-motivator.

Medical Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam.
• Manages the daily flow of patients through the office including greeting patients, preparing patients for examination, screening for information, and giving instruction on collection of samples and tests if applicable.
• Perform and record patient medical history, vitals, symptoms and/or conditions if applicable.
• Checks patient’s height and weight if applicable.
• Administer screening tests as well as evaluating and recording results if applicable.
• Screens patient calls to the physician; handles all calls that do not require the physician’s intervention, ensuring that phone calls are returned in a timely manner if applicable.
• Collect patient medical history, and perform screenings per provider instructions.
• Assist clinical staff with procedures.
• Ensures treatment areas are safe, organized, clean, have well-functioning equipment, and supplies are adequate. Prepare treatment room for next exam.
• Provides information / instructions to patients and their families if applicable.
• Answer calls and assist in Physician/Patient scheduling if applicable.
• Send / receive patient medical records and information.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Complete forms and requisitions as needed as well as manger patient charts to ensure information is complete.
• Respond appropriately to emergency codes.
• Perform quality control and OSHA logs.
• Promote quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to all OSHA guidelines.
• Process all specimens to send to lab and complete requisitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Education, & Experience for Medical Assistants:

• High School diploma or GED is required, prefer some college.
• Women's Health Texas requires all employees to adhere to our Covid Vaccine Policy.
• Requires 1 year of Medical Assistant experience; CMA certificate strongly preferred.
• Requires knowledge in healthcare or medical specialty, associated medical tasks, and information that is communicated to patients and families.
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal).
• Bilingual in Spanish, is a plus.

Physical/Mental Abilities:

• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures, regulations, medical material management.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to handle high patient volume.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, and swoop. May be required to climb ladders.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations in a professional manor and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring for patients and families.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. is required.