Certified Medical Assistant

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Work Location: Murphy, TX 75094
Length of Assignment: 3 months+ (w/ possible extension)

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri (8:30 am -5:30 pm) could work past 6 pm depending on the work volume and must be available work on Saturdays once a month (8 am – 1 pm shift)
 
Top skills: Phlebotomy exp preferred, pediatric exp preferred, bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Job Description:

• 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.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by Physician.
• Completes All Necessary Steps to Perform Routine Patient Testing.
• 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.
• Change sterile and non-sterile dressings
• 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.