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Phenom People lists this Medical Assistant Midlothian TX opportunity in midlothian, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical AssistantDo you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life's best work.The Medical Assistant participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level. They have a duty to provide a standard of care that meets or exceeds that of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. The MA performs duties within their scope of practice delegated by, and under the supervision of, a provider (TX) or physician (FL).Duties include: Organizes the clinical environment and provides support in patient care situations. Support includes but is not limited to assisting physicians and nursing personnel, including those skills listed under Job Functions below along with various other procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a medical provider. The MA assists in identifying patient needs or problems and communicating data to the provider or other members of the clinical team. The MA delivers quality customer service. Ensures policy and procedures are followed including infection control, privacy and confidentiality. Completes mandatory training.Primary Responsibilities:Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs. Performs quality control checks on equipment. Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave.Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examinationRecords patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies.Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect.Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments.Practices standard infection control precautionsTelephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledgeSupports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)Performs all other related duties as assignedYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:High school graduate or GED equivalentCurrent, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment. Medical Assistants who are hired prior to receiving their certification are expected to perform at the same level as a "certified" Medical AssistantCurrent BLS certification (through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network) at time of hire or within 30 days of hireBasic computer literacy, with intermediate Excel skillsKnowledge of medical terminologyDemonstrated ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situationsDemonstrated good communication and customer service skillsThis position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of diseaseFull COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationPreferred Qualifications:1+ years of experience as a Medical AssistantKnowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codingBilingual
Worksite address
midlothian, TX, 76065, US
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