Job Description
Job Summary: Under limited supervision, checks and monitors client vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and blood sugar levels; and documents readings as appropriate. Prepares and administers medication; observers medical reactions and reports any concerns to nursing staff. Providing assistance to physicians and clinical staff.
Job Responsibilities:
Prepares and administers medication as prescribed by a physician to documents in the medication administration record.
Support patient care by checking and monitor client vital signs including temperature. pulse, respiration rates, blood pressure, and sugar levels; records client's readings and other information pertinent to the clients medical needs and care.
Observes client's physical, mental, emotional conditions and reports any changes or concerns to nursing staff
Collects client sick call requests and performs data entry into system.
Schedules client's appointments; coordinates client schedule transportation to scheduled appointments.
Performs other duties as they might be assigned, including storing supplies, changing biohazard bags, answering telephones, photocopying, scanning and filing documents and forms.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program
Successful completion of a Medical Assistant program from an accredited program or school.
Current certificate as a Certified Medical Assistant, as required by board or commission in the State of Texas
Current CPR Certification
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Working knowledge of theories, principles, and basic nursing concepts in order to effectively contribute to client's medical care
Strong verbal and written skills
Conflict resolution skills to implement solutions and resolve conflict
Must be a critical thinker to assess situations and develop and executes action plans
Ability to read, write, understand and follow written instructions
Ability to collaborate with others
Ability to work irregular hours, over weekends, and holidays
Physical Requirements:
Normal or corrected vision and some color vision, necessary to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, dipstick analysis results, and so forth to see and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries
Abilities to respond to telephone and, pages, and intercoms
Manual dexterity necessary to manipulate instruments and syringes, apply bandages or sterile wipes, and accept and pass instruments and specimens; and touch sensitivity necessary to detect pulse, palpate body areas, and perform treatments with minimal client discomfort
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis
Ability to stoop and bend, ability to reach and grab with arms and hands, and ability to walk and move about for up to two hours at a time
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Work Environment:
Work in a typical clinical environment where there are relatively few discomforts due to dust, dirt, noise and the like.
Regular exposure to needles, noxious fumes or odors, blood and other specimens, and communicable diseases. The potential for injury or harm is limited if established safety and infection control precautions are followed.
Job Type: Full-time