CMA; of CMA exp in Cardiovascular, Front and Back Office

CMA needed in Plano TX with good job stability, $22/hr for back office, $20/hr for front office. Strongly preferred Cardiovascular background and able to handle high call volume. Flexibility for cross training is must. 2+ years as Certified Medical Assistant in the last 3 years in a clinic setting. 13 week assignment.

• CMA
  - Certified Medical Assistant
• BLS
  - Basic Life Support

• Under the direction of the health care provider, is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well being of all patients.
• Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measuring blood pressure, recording weight, temperature, pulse and respiration and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.
• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKG's.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure completion of testing.
• Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the provider.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol.
• Keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• May work in the front office as needed, as well as perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).
• Must have updated immunizations, including TDAP, hep B, Varicella, MMR, TB and flu. Also will need to pass a background check and drug screen