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Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Circle Internet Financial Limited, Killeen, TX, United States


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

Team player personality

Time management

Benefits
LSCC offers a competitive benefits package, including:

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

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