MEDICAL ASSISTANT FT

Company: Legent Health
Location: El Paso
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionLegent Health is looking for Medical Assistant to join our team. We seek talented partners transforming healthcare, one patient at a time.Minimum Requirements

• Degree in medical assistance preferred or 2 years of MA experience.
• Current and active CPR certification.
• Current certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for health care providers is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services. Compensation and Benefits
  • COMPETITIVE PAY
  • VISION
  • MEDICAL
  • DENTAL
  • PTO Accrued
  • 401KPosition SummaryThe Medical Assistant is responsible is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients. The Medical Assistant will perform preliminary physical tests such as: measuring blood pressure, recording weight, temperature, pulse and respiration and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.Position Responsibilities
    • Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
    • Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
    • Obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
    • Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
    • May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKGs.
    • Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
    • Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
    • Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
    • Prepares, cleans, and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol.
    • Prepare, restock, and disinfect examination rooms, procedure rooms, lab area and all other patient care areas at scheduled intervals and as needed.
    • Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
    • Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
    • All other duties as assigned.*****LEGENT HEALTH PROVIDES SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE TEXAS AND FLORIDA AREAS TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO EL PASO, SAN ANTONIO, AUSTIN, PLANO, CARROLLTON, FRISCO, HOUSTON, CONROE, TOMBALL, CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DELRAY BEACH ***** Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Legent Health participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

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