Contract/Temp

Our client, an urgent care center, seeks a qualified Certified Medical Assistant on a temp-to-hire basis. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include but are not limited to:

• Prepare examination rooms and sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures. 

• Evaluate patients by taking their temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal standards. 

• Ensure patient immunizations are appropriate, well documented and administered using approved nursing techniques. 

• Prepare equipment and assist the physician during the examination and treatment of patient.

• Draw blood from patient observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples as directed. 

• Perform laboratory tests according to written instructions. Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Collect specimen from the patient utilizing the approved equipment, sequence and procedure. 

• Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients. 

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. 

• Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. 

• Respond to all lab messages and call back requests; share responsibility of call back sheets. 

• Respond to all patient messages; documenting conversations in electronic medical records system, assist with any patient discharging duties and share responsibility of call back sheets. 

• Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations. 

• Conduct physician referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as needed basis. 

• Document nursing history and physical assessment of patients. 

• Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. 

• Rotate among various clinical services such as lab, nursing and x-ray.

• Properly start lab equipment daily; Perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled.

• Utilize lab software, as well as any lab equipment according to the proper procedure and instruction. Maintain daily log; document all requests and results of lab work accurately. 

• Perform daily quality control and cleaning procedures according to guidelines. 

• Order and stock supplies weekly. 

• Observe safety and security procedures; promote a safe and pleasant work environment. 

• Report potentially unsafe conditions to management.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records system.

• Must be flexible and self-motivated and is dedicated to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.

• Must be able to work in a face paced environment. 

• Must be able to work effectively as a team. 

• Must project a positive image and have a “Patients First” attitude.

• Must have exceptional interpersonal skills which positively benefit interaction with staff and patients. 

• Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control.

• Good comprehension and communication skills, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through verbal communication.

• Enthusiasm, trustworthiness, personal integrity, and honesty.

• Must be detail oriented, able to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to operate safely in the workplace, with experience in holding peers and direct reports accountable to safety standards.

• Ability to work autonomously and understand when a superior should be involved in decision making.

• Good decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges.

• Self-motivated, with a dedication to keeping up to date technically, and applying new knowledge to your job.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Understanding of compliance and regulatory guidelines, such as HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).

• Access to reliable transportation.

• Computer skills, with working knowledge of the primary Microsoft Office programs.

• Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to stand for long periods of time.

• Able to sit at a desk while working on a computer for extended periods of time. 

• Reaching and bending to reach for patient files. 

• Able to move and lift items and patients. 

• Able to lift, support, hold, and assist patients as needed.

• Potential exposure to potentially infectious material and chemicals.