Medical Assistant II

Silver Cross Hospital Jollyville, TX 78729, US

$19.45 - $24.32 / hour

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.

Summary: Assists in delivery of primary healthcare, patient care management and clerical duties as required. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees and the public.

Requirements & Education: Knowledge of medical practice to assist in patient care. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments as directed. Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and recording test results. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to operate automated patient-billing system.

Education: High school diploma or GED required. Graduation or completion of Certified Medical Assistant preferred, not required. Experience: Patient Care Technicians and Certified Nursing Assistant experience will be strongly considered. CPR Certification.

Work Shift Details:

Days, Monday through Friday days

Department:

SCMG NEURO/EVN

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.

Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:

· Medical, Dental and Vision plans

· Life Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· Other voluntary benefit plans

· PTO and Sick time

· 401(k) plan with a match

· Wellness program

· Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The expected pay for this position is listed below:

$19.45 - $24.32

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.

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