Equity Staffing Group is currently staffing a Medical Assistant for on-site work in Austin, TX. This is contract work with a Fortune 100 organization. Our client serves more than 85 million people and has a reputation for bold ideas. If you enjoy working with energetic people in a collaborative environment, we want to speak with you.
Position: Medical Assistant
Location: Austin, TX 78704
Duration: 3 Month contract to start, potential of extension and/or conversion to FTE.
Rate: $23.00/Hr
Start Date: ASAP
Description:
Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's 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. Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination. Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
1. Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies.
2.Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect.
3.Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments.
4.Practices standard infection control precautions
5.Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge
6.Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)
7.Performs all other related duties as assigned
Must have qualifications/experience:
1.High school graduate or GED equivalent
2.Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment. Medical Assistants who are hired prior to receiving their certification are expected to perform at the same level as a "certified" Medical Assistant.
3.Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire
4.Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills
5.Knowledge of medical terminology required
6.Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations required
7.Good communication and customer service skills required
Shift start & end times: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Dress code/scrub color: Navy, Gray or Black Scrubs
Min Education: High School Diploma OR GED
Equity Staffing Group is one of the fastest growing Native American owned staffing companies in the United States. We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and the Rocky Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (RMMSDC).
Equity Staffing Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Staffing Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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