Medical Assistant / Medical Assistant – Float

Duties :

• Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol. • Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight and reason for visit with 100% accuracy. Updates documentation to include if patient has received care at any other location since last visit. • Documents current medications, allergies and other information in the electronic health record with 100% accuracy. • Tasks are measured by observation of the evaluator, feedback from providers and review of electronic health record.
• Prepares patient for examination per practice protocol. • Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within Product of practice. • Completes treatments as directed by provider and within Product of practice. • Documents all interventions per practice protocol. • Calls in or sends electronic prescription refills as directed by provider and per practice protocol. • Takes messages and returns calls from parents – offers telephone health advice per practice protocol and under provider’s direction. • Assists provider in providing office emergency patient care.

• A fundamental knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatment. Also required is knowledge of related OSHA and CLIA/Client guidelines and requirements, general office tasks, confidentiality and filing system. • Knowledge of medical terminology. • The ability to use thermometer, scales, sphygmomanometer/stethoProduct, butterfly needles, hearing/vision screening equipment, pulse oximetry, typanometer, basic laboratory equipment, i.e., microProduct, centrifuge, hematology analyzer, and specimen collection.
• Proficiency with treatments such as nebulizer, ear irrigation, and dressing changes. • Familiarity with all business office machines, i.e., computer, multiline telephone, copier and fax machines. • Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.

Required :-

Preferred Certified Medical Assistant, required AHA BLS
M-F 8a-5p
3023 Kirby Dr. Ste. 200 Houston, TX 77098