Clinic - Certified Medical Assistant

Position

Clinic - Certified Medical Assistant

Hereford, TX

Job : 421

# of Openings: 1

• Obtains and documents chief complaint, history, current medications and allergies as evidenced in chart review.
• Assesses and records patient’s vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respirations, weight and length measurements as appropriate for age as evidenced in chart review.
• Assists with and prepares patients for exams and procedures after assessing patients understanding and consent
• Obtains and accurately labels blood and urine samples.
• Tests blood and urine specimens as determined by experience and training and routes all other tests to prober laboratories.
• Administers medication and immunizations along with proper patient counseling as set forth in policies and procedures without incidence of adverse outcomes.
• Provides care appropriate for the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Assesses and interprets data on neonate and the pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients’ status to identify patients’ requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides care needed as stipulated in departmental policy.
• Maintains a current inventory of supplies and periodically reviews the stock levels needed with the supervisor.
• Maintains inventory stock forms as required for the State Pharmacy Board, Texas Department of Health and the Medical Center
• Maintains exam rooms and laboratory in the same manner.
• Trains other medical assistants.
• Attend periodic workshops/seminars to learn about changes, and customer service training.
• Practices Time Management
• Assists with gathering data to assist with the Performance Improvement Process
• Identify location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers in area
• Knows appropriate response to codes
• Able to locate MSDS
• Meets the patient’s needs, regardless of whether the need is related to “your” specific area, maintaining a positive customer relations atmosphere
• Participates in Teamwork, assisting other departments/co-workers as necessary
• Demonstrates understanding of policies on ethics
• Frequently evaluates equipment to assure proper functioning.

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
• Always maintain patient confidentiality
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department

• High School graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant School.

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to type 45 wpm.

• Medical, Vision and Dental Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Sick Pay