Medical Assistant-CEDAR PARK

Next Level•Cedar Park, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The MA is responsible for the care of patients and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Physician/Medical Provider. This role ensures patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, from greeting patients and escorting them to a room, to initiating the registration process. The MA will measure vital signs, record information on the chart/EMR, explain treatment procedures, and prepare patients and exam rooms for examinations. They will assist the Physician/Medical Provider with procedures and maintain a clean and safe environment, including cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment. The MA will also assist in maintaining adequate levels of supplies and instruments. Key responsibilities include performing diagnostic tests such as eye exams, electrocardiographs, pulse oximetry, peak flow, spirometry, and inhalation treatments. They will also perform CLIA-waived lab tests, and collect, label, and process specimens for send-out. Additionally, the MA will perform DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screens with proper chain of custody and prepare them for shipment. Other duties include removing sutures/staples and changing dressings. The role requires adherence to established facility safety requirements and procedures, demonstrating safe operation of equipment, and reporting unsafe situations. The MA is expected to value continuing education for professional growth and participate in Quality Improvement and mandatory training programs.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Some medical experience.
BCLS certification.
Ability to work all shifts including day, night, and weekend hours as needed.
Basic computer skills; including familiarity with electronic medical records.
Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills.
Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and Physician/Medical Providers.
Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation.
Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
Job requires physical ability for long-term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist.
Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30 - 40 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.

Responsibilities

Assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently.
Greet patients in waiting area, escort patients to a room, initiate registration process.
Measure vital signs, and record information on chart/EMR.
Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.
Assist the Physician/Medical Provider with procedures.
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
Assist in maintaining adequate level of supplies and instruments for use by the facility.
Perform diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, pulse ox, peak flow and or spirometry and inhalation treatment equipment.
Perform CLIA-waived lab tests, and collect, label and process specimens for send-out.
Perform both DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensure preparation for pick-up and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
Remove sutures/staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
Demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of responsibilities and growth in profession.
Participate in Quality Improvement and Mandatory education/training programs.