Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant for one of its clients in Texas.

This is a 35-week contract with a possible extension with competitive pay and benefits.

Location – North Richland Hills, Texas – 76180

Length of assignment – 35-week (With a possible extension)

Pay range - $20 - $23 per hour.

Shift – Availability to work any hours between 7 am to 6 pm Monday – Friday

Job Duties

Perform all duties by clinical, OSHA, and infection control standards.

Interpret and carry out provider orders.

Assist the physician and/or associate practitioner with procedures and treatments.

Escorts patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measures vital signs (including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature), and documents in patient’s chart.

Record patients’ medical history, health maintenance, and chief complaint.

Give instructions to patients as instructed by the physician or associate practitioner.

Document all patient-related communication and interventions in the patient’s EMR.

Update the patient’s Health Monitor at each visit.

Work on the GAP reports and recall list for clinical quality measures.

Utilization of CINA sheets

Prepare and administer medications by applying an aseptic technique.

Observe patient response to medications administered and report adverse events to the provider.

Where applicable, perform phlebotomy and other specimen collection by Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards, including control testing.

Maintain lab specimen logs.

Coordinate outpatient testing and referrals, as well as hospital pre-admission when necessary.

Scan all referral letters, x-ray reports, and lab results in the patient’s EMR per clinic protocol.

Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, equipment sterilization, etc.)

Prepare, restock, and disinfect examination rooms, procedure rooms, lab area, and all other patient care areas at scheduled intervals, and as needed.

Take telephone and e-mail messages, as well as medication refill requests, from patients and provide feedback and answers to patients/physician/pharmacy per physician protocol.

Collect data and process messages from patients and the front office to physicians and associate providers.

Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

Represent the clinic as a professional. Treat all patients and fellow employees courteously and cooperatively.

Maintain confidentiality at all times according to USMD policy and procedures and HIPPA requirements.

Attend required meetings.

Participate in team activities and professional development activities.

Maintain professional CEUs by the state certification board.

Perform other duties as assigned by the office supervisor, site manager, or practice administrator.

Requirements

Required Education: High school/GED or equivalent.

3+ years of hands-on clinical experience working with a licensed physician or provider.

1+ years of phlebotomy skill experience

1+ years of experience giving injections.

RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) or CMA (Certified Medical Assistant or willing to obtain within 180 days

Active CPR / BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Electronic Medical Records (Nextgen and Allscripts)

Working knowledge of medical terminology

This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor’s diagnosis of disease.

Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds.

“Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program,, legal support, auto,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors. “