Description: Our client is currently seeking a Clinical Assistant in Frisco, Texas!
Job Title: Clinical Assistant
Job Type: Contract
Location: Frisco, Texas
Hours: Full-time (Between the hours of 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday)
Rate: Competitive & Dependent on Experience
Job Responsibilities:
Perform all duties in accordance with clinical, OSHA, and infection control standards.
Interpret and carry out provider orders.
Assist the physician and/or associate practitioner with procedures and treatments.
Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs (including weight, blood pressure, pulse, and temperature), and document in the patient's chart.
Record patients' medical history, health maintenance, and chief complaint.
Give instructions to patients as directed 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 the GAP reports and recall list for clinical quality measures.
Utilize CINA sheets.
Prepare and administer medications using aseptic technique.
Observe patient response to medications administered and report adverse events to the provider.
Where applicable, perform phlebotomy and other specimen collection in accordance with 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 into the patient's EMR per clinic protocol.
Maintain all logs and required checks (e.g., 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 email messages, as well as medication refill requests, from patients and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy per physician protocol.
Collect data and process messages from patients and front office to physicians and associate providers.
Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Maintain confidentiality at all times according to USMD policy and procedures and HIPAA requirements.
Maintain professional CEUs in accordance with state certification board.
Perform other duties as assigned by office supervisor, site manager, or practice administrator.
Required Qualifications:
High School Graduate or GED.
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.
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.
Covid-19 Vaccine current or obtained before 11-30-21.
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records (Nextgen and Allscripts).
Contact: mgautreau@judge.com
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