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Certified Medical Assistant

Integrated Resources, Inc

Dallas, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$18–$21 Per Hour
SKILLS
Blood Bank, Blood Pressure, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Study Publications, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Electrocardiogram, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Injections, Medical Affairs, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Charts, Phlebotomy, Radiography, Record Keeping, Regulations, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Testing
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
7 days ago
Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Location: Dallas, TX 75246 (Monday), Dallas TX 75251 (Tuesday to Friday)
Duration: 3+ months  (Temp to Perm)
Pay Rate: $18.00 - $21.00/Hour

Certification/Degree Requirements: CMA, BLS (from AHA), Valid driver license

Job Summary:
The Certified Medical Assistant 1, under the direction of a physician, assists in the delivery of health care for patients. This position performs a wide variety of patient care activities including, but not limited to, maintenance of clinical record and documentation, administering medications, giving injections, and taking vital signs.

Essential functions of the role
  • Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
  • Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
  • Cleans rooms after procedures, cleans and disinfects equipment, restocks supplies. Assists and accompanies patients from waiting room and prepares patients for examination.
  • Interviews patients and records or inputs information to patients' medical record.
  • Collects all medical data in order to facilitate the physician's ability to draw conclusions about the patient's needs.
  • Ensure all charts and forms for the office visit are ready for the provider.
  • Measures, collects and records patient's vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and prepares patients for examinations and tests, procedures and x-rays.
  • Performs routine patient testing, acquires and processes electrocardiograms, and collects and processes blood specimens and urine samples.
  • Prepares and administers routine oral, rectal, medications, injections and vaccinations excluding controlled substances, as directed by Physician.
  • Identifies and reports adverse reactions.
  • Removes sutures and Client and change sterile and non-sterile dressings, as requested.
Key Success Factors:
  • Medical assistant certification from a program accredited by American Association of Medical Assistants or the American Medical Technologists.
  • Knowledge of principles of safe and accurate medical administration.
  • Knowledge of the 5 rights: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time.
  • Ability to accurately document patient information in accordance with organizational policies, regulations and procedures.
  • Familiarity with HIPPA regulations.
  • Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of the patient and notifies the nurse/healthcare provider of abnormalities.
  • Ability to give injections and draw blood.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel at ease.
  • Appears friendly, reassuring and approachable to patients.
  • Ability to take instruction from a doctor.
  • Familiarity with medical charts and records.
  • High attention to detail.
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