Medical Assistant

MUST BE A MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND HAVE A STRONG PHLEBOTOMY BACKGROUND

Location: Plano, TX

Day and Hours required: Monday & Wednesday 8-6, Tuesday & Thursday 8-4 and Friday 8-5

Job Duties/Responsibilities:
* Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
* Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
* Obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
* Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
* May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKG's.
* Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
* Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
* Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
* Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol. Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
* Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or health care provider(s).
* Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
* Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
* Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by health care provider(s).
* May be required to work evenings and/or weekends.
Skills/Abilities:
* Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections as needed by assigned clinic.
* Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
* Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
* Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
* Demonstrated sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
* Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
* Good computer skills using a medical management application.
* Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

About Aerotek:

Our people are everything. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek® Inc. has distinguished itself as a leader in recruiting and staffing services, by having a deep understanding of the intersection of talent and business. As a strategic partner to more than 17,000 clients and 300,000 contract employees every year, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantages for its clients and rewarding careers for its contract employees. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a network of over 230 non-franchised offices with more than 6,000 internal employees dedicated to serving our customers. Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider. To learn more, visit .

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