Certified Medical Assistant

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Location: Plano, TX 75039 (Float to Dallas, TX one day a week)
Duration: 3 Months+ (Temp w/possible perm)

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8 AM-4:30 PM
 
Job Summary:
The Medical Assistant, under the direction of a physician, performs various patient care services to include some delegated medical procedures. This position performs a wide variety of patient care activities including, but not limited to, maintenance of clinical record and documentation, administering medications, giving injections, and taking vital signs.
 
Essential Functions of the Role:

• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Cleans rooms after procedures, cleans and disinfects equipment, restocks supplies.
• Collects all medical data to facilitate the physician's ability to draw conclusions about the patient's needs.
• Ensure all charts and forms for the office visit are ready for the provider.
• Measures, collects and records patient's vital signs (i.e., pulse rate*** temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and prepares patients for examinations and tests, procedures, and x-rays.
• Prepares and administers routine oral, rectal, medications, injections and vaccinations excluding controlled substances, as directed by Physician.

 
Key Success Factors:

• Ability to accurately document patient information in accordance with organizational policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Familiarity with HIPPA regulations.
• Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of the patient and notifies the nurse/healthcare provider of abnormalities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel at ease.
• Appears friendly, reassuring, and approachable to patients.

 
Requirements:

• BLS from AHA
• Medical Assistant Certification
• HS or GED
• Driver's license