Bilingual Medical Assistant Traveler

The Medical Assistant assists the Physician and nursing staff with documenting the patient encounter into the EMR. They also function to perform various patient care tasks, and exhibit teamwork characteristics with Physicians and other staff.

The Medical Assistant is responsible for completing clinic and administrative tasks.

Essential Functions

Answers phones

Performs general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures

Greets patients and takes them back to rooms

Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patient charts

May be required to draw and collect blood or urine samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis

Prepares examination rooms and maintains daily cleaning list

Filling out procedure consents

Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing

Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the Physician

Formulates and documents patient care plans, charts, tests, and examination results in the medical record

Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures, explains process, and positions patients to capture images requested by the Physician

Escalates non-routine issues to the Office Manager or Physician

Good attendance is expected of all employees as a normal condition of work

Performs other duties as assigned by the Office Manager or Physician

Competencies

Ability to perform EKG's, draw blood, and administer injections

Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients

Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel at ease. Appears friendly, reassuring, approachable, and caring to patients

Demonstrates sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations

Strong computer skills using a medical management software and prior experience with EMR's is highly preferred

Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism

Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment

Demonstrates initiative, insight, and judgement in decision-making process

Knowledge of medical terminology, medical documentation, and procedures

Infection Control Category

This job is designated as a Category I job using OSHA definitions. This means there are tasks that involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Use of appropriate protective measures is required for any employee engaged in Category I tasks.

HIPAA Privacy and Confidentiality Requirements

The Medical Assistant will have access to confidential information, both written and oral, in the course of his / her employment and job responsibilities.

In order to maintain the integrityof Protected Health Information (PHI), this information is not to be disclosed to any unauthorized individuals as outlined in the Policies and Procedures of HRMD.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional medical clinic and office environment. This role routinely works around medical devices and patient room equipment in addition to standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and include (but are not limited to) :

the ability to stand / walk for up to twelve (12) hours per day

bend, stoop, twist

assist patients in turning, rising from recliners and stretchers

assist patients in and out of wheelchairs, push wheelchairs

the ability to lift up to 25 pounds and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds

Travel

This position requires travel to Farmers Branch, Plano and Southlake.

Educational and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum six months related Medical Assistant experience

BLS certification preferred

Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Valid driver's license required.

Compensation

$17 - $20 / hour, depending on experience

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