Certified Medical Assistant-Surgical Clinic

North Texas Medical Center • Gainesville, TX • 1d ago

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the health care provider, this position is a Certified Medical Assistant and is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.

Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.

Obtains and records vital signs including, but to limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem.

Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic and/or inhalant administration.

May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKGs.

Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.

Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.

Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.

Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.

Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the Practice Manager or healthcare provider(s).

Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights

Performs other duties as assigned by Practice Manager, Clinic Coordinator, Clinic Director or healthcare provider(s).

BASIC SKILLS

Basic computer skills

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

High school diploma or GED

Current Medical Assistant Certification with a national registry

Basic Life Support or able to obtain within 60 days of hire

1 year of medical assisting/clinical experience is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Additional languages preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis to 42

Able to life 10-20 lbs. daily,

Able to lift 50-80 lbs. occasionally

Standing and walking for extended periods

Qualifications

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