Medical Assistant-RED RIVER FLOAT

Next Level•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for patient care and achieving facility goals as directed by the Physician/Medical Provider. This role ensures smooth and efficient patient flow, from greeting patients and escorting them to exam rooms, to initiating the registration process and recording vital signs in the EMR. The MA will prepare patients and exam rooms for examinations, assist the Physician/Medical Provider with procedures, and maintain a clean and safe environment. Responsibilities include cleaning and sterilizing instruments, managing supply levels, performing diagnostic tests (eye exams, EKGs, pulse oximetry, peak flow, spirometry, inhalation treatments), conducting CLIA-waived lab tests, and collecting/processing specimens. The role also involves performing DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screens with proper chain of custody, removing sutures/staples, and changing dressings. Adherence to safety procedures, safe equipment operation, and reporting of unsafe situations are critical. 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
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.