Medical Assistant - Houston, TX, US

Only for registered members Houston, TX, US, United States

2 days ago

$90,000 - $160,000 (USD) per year *

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Next Level Urgent Care, LLC · Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA) · Department: Operations · Reports To: Regional Manager · FLSA Status: Non-exempt · Last Modified: 7/30/2021 · Job Summary · The MA is responsible for the care of patients and to achieve the goals of the facility a ...

Job description

Next Level Urgent Care, LLC

Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA)
Department: Operations
Reports To: Regional Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Last Modified: 7/30/2021

Job Summary

The MA is responsible for the care of patients and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Physician/Medical Provider.

General Accountabilities

Medical assistants are responsible for efficiently assisting the Medical Providers by performing a range of administrative and clinical tasks, including:
1. Completing check in processes including collecting patient balances

Prepare patient care rooms for examination
Measure vital signs, and record information on chart/EMR.
Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, pulse ox, peak flow and or spirometry, inhalation treatment equipment and blood draws.
Perform, collect and label CLIA-waived lab tests for send out
Perform both DOT and Non-DOT urine drug and alcohol tests
Remove sutures/staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.

Responsible for patient centered communication including:
- Discussing patient balances
- Explaining the procedure and treatments that will be performed
- Immediate service recovery for patients that are not satisfied
Other responsibilities of the Medical Assistant include:
- Clean and sterilize both instruments and equipment after use.
- Assist in maintaining adequate level of supplies and instruments for use by the facility.
- Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
- Demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of responsibilities and growth in profession.
- Participate in Quality Improvement and Mandatory education/training programs.

Job Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent
Some medical experience.
BCLS certification.
Ability to work all shifts including day, night, and weekend hours as needed.
Basic computer skills; including familiarity with electronic medical records.
Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Environmental and physical requirements

Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills.
Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and Physician/Medical Providers.
Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
Job requires physical ability for long-term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist.
Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.

This is a weekend-only position.

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