Medical Assistant-Hourly

Company: The Judge Group
Location: Tarpon Springs
Posted on: September 18, 2022

Job Description:

Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Description: Our client is currently seeking a Medical Assistant -Hourly Specific Duties:1. Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistants practice. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs. Performs quality control checks on equipment. Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave.2. Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination3. Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.4. Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies.5. Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect.6. Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments.7. Practices standard infection control precautions8. Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge9. Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)10. Performs all other related duties as assignedMust have qualifications/experience:1. - High school graduate or GED equivalent2. - Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification - Current BLS certification (through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire3. - Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills4. - Knowledge of medical terminology required5. - Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations required6. - Good communication and customer service skills requiredShift Start/End Time: 8:00am/5:00pm

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