Medical Assistant
Pride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for one of its clients in Texas.
This is a 35-week contract with a possible extension with competitive pay and benefits.
Location North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Length of assignment 35-week (With a possible extension)
Pay range - $20 - $23 per hour.
Shift Availability to work any hours between 7 am to 6 pm Monday Friday
Job Duties
- Perform all duties by clinical, OSHA, and infection control standards.
- Interpret and carry out provider orders.
- Assist the physician and/or associate practitioner with procedures and treatments.
- Escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measures vital signs (including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature), and documents in patient s chart.
- Record patients medical history, health maintenance, and chief complaint.
- Give instructions to patients as instructed by the physician or associate practitioner.
- Document all patient-related communication and interventions in the patient s EMR.
- Update the patient s Health Monitor at each visit.
- Work on the GAP reports and recall list for clinical quality measures.
- Utilization of CINA sheets
- Prepare and administer medications by applying an aseptic technique.
- Observe patient response to medications administered and report adverse events to the provider.
- Where applicable, perform phlebotomy and other specimen collection by Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards, including control testing.
- Maintain lab specimen logs.
- Coordinate outpatient testing and referrals, as well as hospital pre-admission when necessary.
- Scan all referral letters, x-ray reports, and lab results in the patient s EMR per clinic protocol.
- Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, equipment sterilization, etc.)
- Prepare, restock, and disinfect examination rooms, procedure rooms, lab area, and all other patient care areas at scheduled intervals, and as needed.
- Take telephone and e-mail messages, as well as medication refill requests, from patients and provide feedback and answers to patients/physician/pharmacy per physician protocol.
- Collect data and process messages from patients and the front office to physicians and associate providers.
- Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
- Represent the clinic as a professional. Treat all patients and fellow employees courteously and cooperatively.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times according to USMD policy and procedures and HIPPA requirements.
- Attend required meetings.
- Participate in team activities and professional development activities.
- Maintain professional CEUs by the state certification board.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the office supervisor, site manager, or practice administrator.
Requirements
- Required Education: High school/GED or equivalent.
- 3+ years of hands-on clinical experience working with a licensed physician or provider.
- 1+ years of phlebotomy skill experience
- 1+ years of experience giving injections.
- RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) or CMA (Certified Medical Assistant or willing to obtain within 180 days
- Active CPR / BLS certification within 30 days of hire
- Electronic Medical Records (Nextgen and Allscripts)
- Working knowledge of medical terminology
- This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor s diagnosis of disease.
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds.
Pride Global offers eligible employee s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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