Certified Medical Asst 1

Temp to Perm: temp w/possible

Length of Assignment: till the end of the year

Work Location: Sachse, TX

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8a-5p

Parking Included: yes

Interview Type: 2 rounds of interviews

Certification/Degree Requirements: CMA, BLS

Top Skills: Rooming exp, phlebotomy exp required, epic exp required



Job Summary:

Under the direction of a physician, assists in the delivery of health care for patients
Performs a wide variety of patient care activities including, but not limited to, maintenance of clinical record/documentation, administering medications, giving injections, and taking vital signs.



MAINTAINS VITAL SIGNS, CHIEF COMPLAINT, ALLERGIES AND UPDATES MEDICATION LIST.*

Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.*Ability to accurately document patient information in accordance with organizational policies, regulations and procedures.*Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of the patient and notifies the nurse/healthcare provider of abnormalities.*Takes medical histories and recording of vital signs.



ADMINISTERS ROUTINE ORAL, RECTAL OR INJECTABLE MEDICATIONS.*

Knowledge of principles of safe and accurate medical administration.*Knowledge of the 5 rights: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time.*Knowledge of the importance of preventing medication errors and near miss medication errors.*Identifies and reports adverse reactions.*Prepare and administer medications as directed by Physician.



COMPLETES ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PERFORM ROUTINE PATIENT TESTING.*

Completes all steps to acquire and process electrocardiograms.*Completes all steps in the collection and processing of blood specimens.*Completes all steps in the collection and processing of urine samples.



ASSISTS WITH PROCEDURES, ROOM AND EQUIPMENT SET UP.*

Sets up room by ensuring that all needed equipment and supplies are in room and in good working order.*Cleans room after procedure, takes soiled items to appropriate location.*Responsible for stocking all supplies in assigned rooms at end of shift.*Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting equipment according to established policies and procedures.*Prepare patients for tests, procedures, and x-rays.*Remove sutures and Client.*Change sterile and non-sterile dressings.



PERFORMS CLERICAL FUNCTIONS RELATED TO PATEINT CARE IN AN AMBULATORY SETTING.*

Ability to use the support appropriate patient care scheduling systems.*Ability to enter patient related data into the practice management system.*Ability to interpret and input patient orders.



EFFECTIVELY MAINTAINS RELATIONSHIPS WITH PATIENTS AND MEDICAL STAFF.*

Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of the patient and notifies the nurse/healthcare provider of abnormalities.*



PERFORMS OTHER POSITION APPROPRIATE DUTIES AS REQUIRED IN A COMPETENT, PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS MANNER.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:*

Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced, often stressful environment.*Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of principles of aseptic and sterile technique.*Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.*Knowledge of computers, keyboard, e-mail programs and the use of web-based applications.*Basic understanding of rules, regulations, and retrieval of insurance information.*Ability to identify problems and recommending solutions.*Commitment to service and quality.*Occasional to frequent exposure to chemical and/or radiation hazards.