Medical Assistant - Behavioral Health

We are seeking Medical Assistants who are passionate about making a difference in our community. At Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) we strive for exceptional, equitable patient care that leads to healthier communities. Our Medical Assistants perform a variety of duties, both clerical and assisting in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a licensed medical and or licensed nursing professional. Our Medical Assistants serve our patients directly, turning our vision into a reality! If you have the ambition and desire to work in a friendly and fun environment, LSCC is the place for you! A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant may look like this: • Obtain and document patient history, patient communication, and clinical treatment accurately and appropriately • Obtain and measure vital signs and document information on patients’ charts • and maintain examination/treatment rooms, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and keeping inventory of medical supplies and materials • Perform routine diagnostic and laboratory tests • And administer medications as ordered by licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff • Explain treatment procedures to patients under the direction of licensed medical and/or licensed nursing staff We ask our Medical Assistant to possess a minimum of: • High school diploma or GED and • Completion of a Medical Assistant Program and • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross The following experience/skills are preferred: • Certification as a Medical Assistant received from a certifying body recognized by Lone Star Circle of Care in its reasonable discretion • Prior professional experience as a Medical Assistant • Previous work using electronic medical records (EMR) • Bilingual English/Spanish skills Key Success Factors Some key factors that will make an individual successful in this role: • The ability to problem solve • Organizational skills • Attention to detail • Team player personality • Time management Benefits LSCC offers a competitive benefits package, including: • Competitive salary; • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; • LSCC paid Life insurance; • LSCC paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance; • Paid Time Off; and • 403b Employee Retirement Plan