Description: We are seeking a Medical Assistant for a Medical Clinic in Fort Worth TX!
Job Description:
Job title: Medical Assistant
Location: Fort Worth, TX 76109
Work type: Contract
Shift start & end times: 8-5
Work days per week: 8 hours
This job will have the following responsibilities:
Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs.
Performs quality control checks on equipment. Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave
Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination
Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner
Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies
Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect
Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
Practices standard infection control precautions
Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge
Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)
Qualifications & Requirements:
High School graduate or GED equivalent
Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment. Medical Assistants who are hired prior to receiving their certification are expected to perform at the same level as a ?certified? Medical Assistant
Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire
Basic computer literacy, with intermediate Excel skills
Proven knowledge of medical terminology
Proven ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
If this interests you apply as soon as possible!
Thank you,
Elizabeth Turner
Healthcare Recruiter
Contact: eturner@judge.com
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