Medical Assistant

Lufkin, TX

We are seeking an Experienced Medical Assistant who is friendly and loves helping others, to work as a Medical Assistant in a doctor's office, in Lufkin, TX

Responsibilities:

~Performs tasks including but not limited to escorting patients to exam room, taking vital signs (weight,
  height, FOC, blood pressure, and temperature) for all patients, and recording patient history. 

~Operate equipment including the telephone system, computer copier, fax machine, sterilization equipment,
  and coulter MicroDiff. 

~Providing excellent customer/patient services and assisting physicians and nurses as needed. 

~The position must exemplify the core values and mission of the organization, always exercising utmost
  discretion, diplomacy, and tact in patient/staff interactions. 

~Must understand the importance of HIPPA standards. 

~Understands that the patient always comes first! Excellent Customer Service!!

~Check and make sure rooms are very clean and stocked.

~Detailed and Timely charting of patient information.

~Other duties as assigned.

Work hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri, which alternating openings of office at 7:30 a.m. once per week, and closing at 5:30 p.m. Work at least two Saturday mornings per month from 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 noon. (The week Saturday is worked, one will work 1/2 day on Thurs or Fri).

The position is in Lufkin, but could be required to fill in at outlying offices at times.

Essential Functions:

~Typical physical demands required for this position are walking, sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing
  and pulling.

Requirements:

**Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent. Prior experience in clinical setting required. 

**Criteria Corp Assessments prior to interviewing is required. Drug Test and Reference Checks prior to
   hire in.

**Must attach Detailed resume with 3 Professional References with application, in order to be considered
   for the position.

***VALID DRIVER LICENSE and Social Security Card is required.

JOB CODE: 1000378