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Medical Assistant I - PCP Orthopedics

Medical Assistant I - PCP Orthopedics

Texas StaffingGalveston, TX, US
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Medical Assistant I - Pcp Orthopedics

Galveston, Texas, United States

Minimum Qualifications :

  • High School or equivalent.
  • Certified or Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.
  • CPR Certification required.

Job Summary :

To provide technical, supportive, age specific and developmentally appropriate patient care functions for assigned clinical area.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Preferred experience with removing staples and stitches and wound care.
  • Job Duties :

  • Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic setting.
  • Responds in a timely manner to call-lights.
  • Provides comfort measures to patient / family.
  • Performs technical and supportive patient care skills, incorporating the patient's plan of care and following approved policy and procedure.
  • Obtains vital signs. Appropriately documents chief complaint and reason for visit.
  • Uses aseptic techniques and infection control measures in the performance of duties.
  • Accurately collects excretory specimens, such as urine and feces.
  • Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
  • Accurately performs tests, such as basic urine chemistry using chemical strips, guaiac, Ph, blood glucose, UPT, and hemocult.
  • Measures and records intake and output as ordered.
  • Prepares and assists patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures.
  • Recognizes patient care priorities, treatment plan, objectives, and potential crisis.
  • Under direction of physician, provides other treatments and care to patients appropriate to training, as assigned.
  • Recognizes and communicates patient needs and unusual occurrences with patients / families.
  • The MA will refill patient medications as requested, using the guidelines for the prescribing physician / provider in their assigned area and in accordance with the policy C51, Prescription Refill Management for Ambulatory Care Services.
  • Safely and properly administers medications as assigned.
  • Accurately documents / communicates interventions and measurements.
  • Communicates relevant information to appropriate health care provider.
  • Under supervision, completes accurate, concise, and legible documentation on patient clinic record.
  • Assist with medication reconciliation as required.
  • Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and the environment.
  • Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
  • Checks equipment / supplies for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability.
  • Cleans equipment and returns to its proper place.
  • Reports equipment and supplies needing replaced or repaired.
  • Stocks rooms, carts, cabinets, etc. as assigned / requested.
  • Respects and supports patient rights.
  • Serves as patient / family advocate.
  • Practices principles of patient and employee confidentiality.
  • Utilizes available resources and seeks assistance in dealing with ethical dilemmas, as appropriate.
  • Practices positive customer peer relations.
  • Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Reports and seeks assistance in dealing with guest complaints / concerns.
  • Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with patient / family and co-workers.
  • Consistently responds to customer requests / needs in an appropriate manner.
  • Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities at the clinic / departmental level, as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment.
  • Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
  • Effectively and efficiently uses time, equipment, and supplies.
  • Functions as an interdependent and supportive team member.
  • Provides support and assistance, as appropriate.
  • With direction, remains calm and purposeful and responds in an appropriate, professional manner in emergent or chaotic situations.
  • Participates in clinic meetings / activities and supports the clinical, departmental, and organizational philosophy and goals.
  • Accepts responsibility for own growth / development.
  • Participates in in-services and ongoing education programs.
  • Remains current on all in-service / education / credentials / certification requirements for position, as appropriate.
  • Exchanges constructive feedback with peers and others.
  • Conducts self-evaluation and participates in developmental goal setting.
  • Salary Range :

    Actual salary commensurate with experience.

    Work Schedule :

    On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.

    Equal Employment Opportunity :

    UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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