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Doctors Urgent Care lists this Medical Assistant / NCT opportunity in northlake, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Job Description
This position is for a Medical Assistant (Certified MA, NCT credentials and front desk experience are strongly preferred.) We are accepting positions for full-time and part time positions.
This individual will report to the Clinic Manager. The Medical Assistant will be tasked with providing professional care for all patients following established standards and practices and will work under direct supervision of the physician. All matters outside of their scope of duties will be deferred to the physician and/or Site Manager.
POTENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Perform all duties in accordance with clinical, OSHA and infection control standards
* Document all patient-related communication and interventions in patient's electronic medical record
* Prepare patients for examination and assists physician during treatment, examinations and testing of patients
* Measure and record vital signs
* Record patients' medical history, health maintenance, and chief complaint
* Perform phlebotomy and other specimen collection in accordance with Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards, including control testing
* Maintain lab specimen logs
* Interpret and carry-out provider order
* Prepare and administer medications applying aseptic technique
* Proficient in point of care testing and standard in-office procedures (nebulizer treatments, injections, basic wound care, procedure set-up
* Observe patient response to medications administered and reports adverse events to provider
* Coordinate out-patient testing and referrals as necessary
* Coordinate hospital pre-admission when necessary
* Prepare, restock and disinfect examination rooms, procedure rooms, lab area and all other patient care areas at scheduled intervals and as needed
* Represent clinic in a professional manner
* Treat all customers and fellow employees in a courteous and cooperative manner.
* Attend required meetings
* Participate in team activities and professional development activities
* Perform other duties as assigned
* Performs timely and quality radiology procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician
* Performs quality control checks/audits on radiologic equipment
QUALIFICATIONS
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Graduate of Medical Assistant program
* NCT License with x-ray experience, minimum 1 year (strongly preferred)
* Current professional certification in medical assisting or eligible for certification within 90 days of employment
* Current BLS (CPR) certification
* Minimum of one-year clinical experience preferred
* Minimum of one-year front desk experience preferred
* Working knowledge of medical terminology
* Demonstrated ability to perform dosage calculations and measurement conversions
* Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment under deadline situations
* Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to use a computer and enter data in a medical management application
EXPERIENCE
* 1+ year of clinical experience in a patient care setting is highly preferred
* Experience using an EHR system is extremely helpful
* Insurance Verification and Eligibility experience
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
* Non-Registered Technician (NCT) license for limited x-ray in the state of Texas (preferred)
* Certified Medical Assistant license (required)
* Current BLS Certification is required within 30 days of start.
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