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MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences Location: Edinburg, TX Contract: 3 Months Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Pay Rate: $24.34/hour
POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant (MA) provides patient care within the scope of practice and under the direction and supervision of a healthcare provider. The MA supports physicians and nursing personnel, assists with clinical procedures, identifies and communicates patient needs, maintains accurate medical records, and delivers high-quality customer service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organize the clinical environment and assist physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff with patient care.
- Perform duties within the scope of Medical Assistant practice and under provider supervision.
- Operate diagnostic equipment without interpreting test results.
- Remove staples from superficial wounds and perform wound dressing changes.
- Obtain cultures and perform noninvasive specimen collection.
- Collect blood specimens through venipuncture and capillary techniques.
- Administer non-intravenous medications as authorized.
- Perform EKGs and complete quality-control checks on diagnostic equipment.
- Prepare and sterilize medical equipment using an autoclave.
- Room patients according to established policies and prepare patients for examinations.
- Accurately and promptly document patient care in the medical record.
- Coordinate patient care as directed by providers and organizational policies.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and consistently provide courteous, respectful service.
- Organize, stock, clean, and maintain examination and treatment rooms.
- Sterilize instruments and maintain appropriate infection-control standards.
- Follow standard infection-control precautions and organizational policies.
- Perform telephone and in-person intake and screening within the MA's scope and without independent clinical judgment.
- Follow the Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).
- Complete mandatory training and perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Current nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or ability to obtain certification within 180 days of employment.
- Current BLS certification through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or Military Training Network at hire or within 30 days of hire.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Strong communication and customer-service skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Bilingual communication skills.
BENEFITS
- Weekly pay
- 401(k) plan
- Skills training
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Voluntary benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter benefits
- Paid sick leave and other legally required leave, where applicable
- Holiday pay upon eligibility
Pay Details: $24.34 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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