Medical Assistant I

Integrated Resources, Inc

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Allergies, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Electrocardiogram, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medications, Phlebotomy, Prescription Drugs, Quality Control, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimens/Samples, Testing
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Medical Assistant I Location: Houston, TX 77094 Duration: 3 Months+ (Possibilities of Extension) Schedule: 08:00 – 16:30 Duties: Welcomes and communicates effectively with patients, families, staff and physicians. Responds to customer questions w/prompt information related to appointment status, wait time or unanticipated problems. Responsibility B: Ensures efficient patient flow: Participates in planning optimal patient flow by monitoring provider schedules and communicating potential or actual problems. Receives notification of patient's arrival and ready to room status from tracking system. Identifies the appropriate room and communicates patient placement to appropriate staff. Communicates regularly with providers to inform them of their status during the session. Monitors patient flow in clinic and guest relations to promote customer service. Informs patients, staff and providers of delays in patient flow that are occurring inside and outside of clinic. Tracks prolonged wait times for patients in waiting room and investigates cause. Turns over the exam room preparing it for the next patient visit. Assist licensed provider with procedures. Takes vital signs per clinic Product. Performs diagnostic test as per MD/provider order (i.e. - EKG, newborn hearing screens). Performs spirometry without medications. Required: MA Certified. EKG/Holter experience (Not Required). Customer Service Friendly! Skills: Documents pertinent information in the medical record such as current immunizations, allergy status, vital signs, current medications, etc. Documents telephone or prescription refill messages in the medical record and notifies provider to take action. Responsibility D: Lab responsibilities including point of care testing and phlebotomy Follows institutional and departmental policies and procedures regarding waive testing, quality controls (QC's), instrument calibrations and maintenance, etc. Processes lab specimens and performs tests. Reports results as written in applicable policies and procedures. Performs non-invasive procedures such as venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks as written in department manual.

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Integrated Resources, Inc