Job Title: Medical Assistant ll

Duration: 03-06+ Months + High possibility of extension

Location: Houston, TX 77030

Schedule Notes:- M-F 8:15 am-4:45 pm CST

Job Description:

• Assists in collecting patient/family data, which may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol.
• Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight, and reason for visit with 100% accuracy.
• Updates documentation to include if a patient has received care at any other location since the last visit.
• Documents current medications, allergies, and other information in the electronic health record with 100% accuracy.
• Tasks are measured by observation of the evaluator, feedback from providers and review of electronic health record.
• Prepares patient for examination per practice protocol.
• Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of practice.
• Completes treatments as directed by provider and within scope of practice.
• Documents all interventions per practice protocol.
• Calls in or sends electronic prescription refills as directed by provider and per practice protocol.
• Takes messages and returns calls from parents – offers telephone health advice per practice protocol and under provider’s direction.
• Assists provider in providing office emergency patient care.

Skills:

• A fundamental knowledge of pediatric assessment and treatment. Also required is knowledge of related OSHA and CLIA/COLA guidelines and requirements, general office tasks, confidentiality and filing system. Knowledge of medical terminology.
• The ability to use thermometer, scales, sphygmomanometer/stethoscope, butterfly needles, hearing/vision screening equipment, pulse oximetry, typanometer, basic laboratory equipment, i.e., microscope, centrifuge, hematology analyzer, and specimen collection.
• Proficiency with treatments such as nebulizer, ear irrigation, and dressing changes.
• Familiarity with all business office machines, i.e., computer, multiline telephone, copier and fax machines.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Preferred Certified Medical Assistant, required AHA BLS