Experienced Medical Assistant Family Practice

Who we are?

Vital Life Wellness Center is a premier wellness Family Practice clinic in the San Antonio area that practices functional medicine. VLWC has been open and operated since 2007. Our dedicated professionals find the root cause of the problem instead of masking the symptoms with medication.

Our Mission

Vital Life Wellness center’s mission is to provide and promote advanced wellness care by partnering with peripli committed to optimizing their health.

Our Vision

Vital Life Wellness Center’s vision is to be San Antonio’s premier Wellness Center, helping shape a healthy community at home and leading others to do the same in their communities.

Our Values

Our Learning and Teaching practices are foundational to the life-changing outcomes that our patients experience. We lead by example as partners in healthy, vital living, we go the extra mile to provide exemplary service and care. From the practice of medicine to our daily business activities, we value excellence and integrity in word and deed.

Essential Functions/Patient-related Duties:

· Assist in the promotion of products and services provided by Vital Life Wellness Center Performing accurate legal and ethical documentation at all times

· Document patient increase by phone and follow up with the answer to patient

· Refer providers for guidance on phone triage patients

· Follow guidelines in triage manual for guidance

· Accurately record patient interview history and chief complaint an EMR (an electronic medical record)

· Measuring and recording vital signs accurately

· Preparing patients for examinations and performing routine screening tests

· Explaining treatment procedures to patients

· Assist physician/provider with exams and minor office surgery/ procedures

· Perform phlebotomy, collect and prepare laboratory specimens

· Perform basic laboratory tests on the premises

· Dispose of contaminated supplies

· Prepare and administer medications (injections etc…) with physician’s authorizations

· Authorize medication telephone/ electronic refills, as directed by provider

· Prepare patients for x-rays, tests, and procedures process referral

· Perform Electrocardiogram (EKG)

· Change sterile and non-sterile dressings

· Perform other critical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician

· Provide patient education with regards to office policies, medication instruction

· Manage and disease/illness home treatment and special diets

· Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/ her involvement in the plan of care and document inpatient EMR record

· Application of first aid when required

· Instrumentation and sterilization

· Using CPR skills when required

· Maintaining supplies, equipment, stocking, and sterilizing instruments

· Disposing of Biohazard Waste according to OSHA standards

· Practicing OSHA safety standards

Minimum requirements:

· Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

· Certification of Medical Assistant

· Proof of high school diploma or GED graduation

· 2 years of medical office experience desired

Benefits - Cost Sharing Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Short/Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, and much more.

• Paid Holidays
• PTO Accrual
• Employee Appreciation
• Yearly Reviews/ Compensation and Goal Discussion
• Work/Life Balance

COVID-19 considerations:
Daily Sanitation, Weekly Professional Cleaning (certified)