Certified Medical Assistant II - Orthopedic Clinic

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Certified Medical Assistant II - Orthopedic Clinic','Full-time','Clinical Support','Days','Days','80','80','None','None','TEXAS-HOUSTON-BSLMG E HOUSTON ORTHO AND SPOR','','!*!Job SummaryUnder the direction of the health care provider, Medical Assistant II is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well being of all patients.  Accurately preforms preliminary physical tests such as:  measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.','!*!Minimum RequirementsEducation and Licensure (required and preferred)
High school
diploma or equivalent required.
Current/valid
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or Registered Medical
Assistant (RMA) required if applicable.
Successfully
completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or current/valid Medication Aide
certification by state agency required if applicable. 
May require
specialized training such as Non-Certified Radiologic Technician (NCT).
Basic Life
Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
Experience (required and preferred)
2 years Medical
Assistant experience preferred. 
Key Responsibilities
Perform general
patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Greet and
prepare patients for the health care provider.
Obtain and
record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure,
temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and
current medications and presenting problem.
May be required
to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for
laboratory analysis.
Administer
ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically,
rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
May perform
routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.
Schedule
patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of
testing.
Communicate with
patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as
directed by physician.
Prepare, clean
and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms
stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to
protocol.
Document patient
plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as
directed by the provider.
Escalate
non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or
healthcare provider(s).
Ensure safety
checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
Provide for
patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
Perform other
duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by
healthcare provider(s).
','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0135540','CHI St. Luke's Medical Group','Certified Medical Assistant II - Orthopedic Clinic

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