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Medical Assistant - LMRT

Universal Health Services, Mcallen, TX, United States


Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant LS X‑Ray position is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, venipuncture, and procedures as directed by the physician within the scope of practice in the state. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with IPM guidelines. The position prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and assists in covering the front desk as required.

Participates in decision‑making and process improvement.

Assist with daily clerical operations, including answering multi‑phone lines and making copies of documents as necessary.

Accurately files patient charts; including scanning documents into files as necessary.

Schedules patient appointments as necessary, return visits and specialists.

Pre‑authorizes prescriptions and clinical tests (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, etc.) as necessary.

X‑ray responsibilities: performs all required x‑ray procedures with basic/limited scope reporting, reviewing and maintaining accurate records and equipment.

Other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Rewards Highlights

Retention Bonus Program if offered.

Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.

Challenging and rewarding work environment.

Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.

401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.

Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University.

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

Pet insurance.

More information available on our benefits guest website: uhsguest.com.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

Current BLS/CPR certification required.

Limited Scope of Practice Radiology Technician Certification required.

Medical Assistant certificate of completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant.

Familiarity with medical terminology required.

Experience with patient check‑in and check‑out process according to clinic protocol.

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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