CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT at The Judge Group Inc. in McKinney, Texas

Job Description:

Location: McKinney, TX

Description:
Job Summary:


Under the direction of a physician, assists in the delivery of healthcare for patients. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities including, but not limited to, maintaining clinical records/documentation, administering medications, giving injections, and taking vital signs.


Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• Maintain vital signs, chief complaints, allergies, and update medication lists.


• Accurately document patient information in accordance with organizational policies, regulations, and procedures.


• Observe the general physical condition of patients and notify the nurse/healthcare provider of abnormalities.


• Take medical histories and record vital signs.

Medication Administration:

• Administer routine oral, rectal, or injectable medications.


• Understand and apply the principles of safe and accurate medication administration.


• Follow the 5 rights: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time.


• Prevent and report medication errors and near misses.


• Identify and report adverse reactions.


• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.

Routine Patient Testing:

• Perform and process electrocardiograms.


• Collect and process blood and urine specimens.

Procedure Assistance:

• Set up rooms and ensure all needed equipment and supplies are in good working order.


• Clean rooms after procedures and take soiled items to the appropriate location.


• Stock supplies in assigned rooms at the end of each shift.


• Clean and disinfect equipment according to established policies and procedures.


• Prepare patients for tests, procedures, and x-rays.


• Remove sutures and staples, and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.

Clerical Functions:

• Use patient care scheduling systems.


• Enter patient-related data into the practice management system.


• Interpret and input patient orders.

Relationship Management:

• Maintain effective relationships with patients and medical staff.


• Observe and report the general physical condition of patients to the nurse/healthcare provider.

Other Duties:

• Perform other position-appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, often stressful environment.


• Knowledge of principles of aseptic and sterile technique.


• Familiarity with medical equipment and instruments.


• Proficiency with computers, keyboard, email programs, and web-based applications.


• Basic understanding of rules, regulations, and retrieval of insurance information.


• Problem-solving skills and the ability to recommend solutions.


• Commitment to service and quality.


• Occasional to frequent exposure to chemical and/or radiation hazards.

Contact: atunstall@judge.com


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