Peterson Health

Medical Assistant- PMA Fredericksburg | Full Time

Peterson Health  •  Fredericksburg, TX (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the  Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association.   Being named one of the  Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.
 
Shift Information:
This position is Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
This position is located at our Fredericksburg Clinic location.
 
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
 
What you will do:
The Medical Assistant assists the physicians, providers, and other clinical staff in the examination and treatment of patients in the clinic. They are responsible for providing support for one or more persons. Frequently interacts with front desk staff. May perform diagnostic testing, maintain supply inventory levels, and clean/maintain medical equipment.
 
Required Education:
High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:
Graduate of medical assistant program or military MA program. 

Required Skills:
Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously with frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment. Computer literacy and familiarity with operations of basic office equipment. Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. Ability to work in a team environment.
 
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Athena, Meditech, and/or other electronic health records software, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel preferred. 
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Certified Medical Assistant certification; current BLS   
 
Required Experience:
Possess the knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care under the direction of the provider and supervisory staff. 
 
Preferred Experience:
1 year experience in an outpatient or inpatient setting.
Peterson Health

About Peterson Health

Peterson Health is a private, nonprofit community hospital in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Newly opened in April 2008, Peterson anchors a 35-acre campus that includes an ambulatory care center complete with outpatient surgery, imaging, laboratory and rehabilitation services as well as a regional wound healing center.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Kerrville, TX
Year Founded
Unknown
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