Certified Medical Assistant

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District•Dalhart, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a physician and/or office nurse, provides nursing care in a clinic environment. Directs patients to exam rooms and prepares appropriate equipment and resources in the provision of clinic services and care. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens I.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Possess reading and verbal skills necessary to understand medical records and procedures and to communicate effectively with patients and other staff.
CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

CNA, LVN or RN preferred.
Experience in medical office or clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Arrive to the office no later than 30 minutes prior to first patient arrival.
Direct patient flow to and from exam rooms and lab.
Record vital signs, current complaint and pertinent history.
Recheck all information sheets for completeness and accuracy.
Assist the provider in the exam/ treatment of patients, including injections and other procedures by physician order or standing order.
May perform in-clinic lab tests or draw blood for outside laboratory tests.
Provide patient education as directed by provider.
Document all patient contact.
Prepare exam rooms and instruments as appropriate to anticipated utilization including cleaning and sterilizing of instruments.
File reports in charts; log notes in electronic record.
Order and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
Communicate with patients by phone, including screening phone calls for providers, answering patient question to his/her ability, calling patients as needed for rechecks or with lab results.
Maintain the clinic’s inventory of drugs and biologicals in keeping with the Clinical Operational Procedures.
Any other duties as assigned.
Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
Presents strong public relations skills.
Maintain a courteous, mature and friendly disposition at all times.
Keeps abreast of changes in policies and laws regarding billing.
Follows safety guidelines and policies for DHCHD.
Any other assignments as assigned by clinic director.