Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Certified Medical Assistant ONSITE in Dallas, TX 75246

• Pay Rate Range: $18-$24
• Temp to perm? No
• Length of Assignment: 1 year assignment w/possible extension
• Work Location: DFW area

• 2 Openings - 1 in Dallas 1 in Fort Worth
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 40 hours on weekly basis w/ possible weekend shift
  
  • Top skills:
  o Administrative vaccine exp preferred
  o Pediatric experience
  o Customer service experience
  o Epic experience preferred
  

o This position will require local traveling
o Driving around the DFW metroplex and mileage reimbursement - MVR needs to be included
o Looking for people with experience providing immunizations -
o Nice to have experience with working with adults and children
o Every morning (one in Dallas and Ft Worth) they will pick up vaccines from both cities and a routing system will route them to where their visits will need to be.
o Certified MA Required
o Phone/Teams to start and then Onsite Interviews

SUMMARY

Under the direction of a physician, assists in the delivery of health care for patients.

Performs a wide variety of patient care activities including, but not limited to, maintenance of clinical record/documentation, administering medications, giving injections, taking vital signs, scheduling, mentoring and training of staff.

Identifies issues and participates in process improvement initiatives. Facilitates or leads huddles and various team meetings.

May manage process workflow and/or staff schedules.

Answer telephone for provider: Take and relay messages,

Make phone calls as instructed by provider; makes reminder calls as required

Complete paperwork as needed including scanning, stamping and filing as requested or required

Ensure all charts and forms for the office visit are ready for the provider.

Schedule patient appointments and follow-up tests as requested or required.

Arrange instruments and assist providers in exam and/or procedure room with tasks such as lumbar punctures, ultrasounds, biopsies, endoscopic procedures, dressing change, and other proceduresAssist the patient in case management

Assist with cardiac monitoring, set up and operate EKG equipment, place or change electrodes

Assist with inventory levels to ensure availability of necessary supplies, equipment and instruments; reorder as necessary and store appropriately

Collect all medical data in order to facilitate the physicians ability to draw conclusions about the patients needs

Complete finger sticks, phlebotomy or provide appropriate instructions for specimen collection as required

Collect vital signs, including pulse oximetry BP, pulse, respirations, head circumference, weight, height screening and hearing tests as appropriate

Obtain lab results from computer program if necessaryObtain need for medication refills and record patient data in charts

Perform foley catheter insertion, IV establishment (INT only) and dressings requiring sterile technique

Prepare patients for examinations and tests Scrub speculums and tools

Properly sterilize in an autoclave machine Set up for suture placement or removal

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

ble to strictly maintain confidentiality Confronts problems directly by dealing with patients and co-workers face-to-face

Continuously learns about topics related to the position

Deals calmly and politely with patients and co-workers under stress

Handles potentially critical situations with speed and sensitivity Honest and respectfulInforms physician or other appropriate caregiver immediately of any error

Manages multiple tasks and changes rapidly from one task to another

Utilizes sound judgment to recognize level of urgency and responds appropriately

Customer-focused values Works efficiently during down times to keep work flowing

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

License and Certifications:- Basic Life Support (BLS)- Life Support Certification 30 days after expiration if required- Certified Medical AssistantExperience Equivalencies: - 2 years experience as CMA preferred- H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent