Medical Assistant 124585

Equity Staffing Group is seeking an experienced and patient-focused Medical Assistant to support a busy clinical practice in Bedford, TX. This position provides hands-on patient care, assists providers with clinical procedures, performs basic diagnostic testing, and helps ensure an efficient and positive patient experience.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical setting, and has strong communication and customer service skills.
Phlebotomy experience is highly preferred.

• Room patients according to established policies and prepare patients for examinations and procedures.
• Obtain and accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record.
• Perform duties within the established scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.
• Collect blood specimens through venipuncture and capillary collection
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• Perform basic specimen collection using approved noninvasive techniques.
• Perform EKGs and operate diagnostic equipment as directed; interpretation of results is not required.
• Administer approved non-intravenous medications.
• Remove staples from superficial wounds and assist with wound dressing changes and cultures.
• Prepare, clean, and sterilize medical equipment using an autoclave.
• Perform routine quality-control checks on clinical equipment.
• Organize, clean, and stock examination and treatment rooms.
• Follow standard infection-control procedures and precautions.
• Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians and established company policies.
• Conduct telephone and in-person intake screenings to gather patient information.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient-care documentation.
• Protect patient confidentiality and provide courteous, professional service.
• Follow Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO) and established clinical procedures.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification
  , or ability to obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers
  , or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer literacy with intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
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• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to meet required occupational health and immunization documentation requirements.

• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Phlebotomy/venipuncture experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
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• Previous experience working in a fast-paced outpatient or clinical environment.