Curative Digestive Diseases Center is a single–specialty gastroenterology and hepatology practice serving Houston Community
Under the direction of the health care provider the Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients
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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
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Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures
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Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider
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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
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May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
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Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral injection topically rectal ophthalmic and/or inhalant administration
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May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s
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Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing
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Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician
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Prepare clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol
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Document patient plan(s) of care tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider
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Escalate non-routine issues questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s)
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Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required
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Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights
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Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Medical specialties:
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Schedule:
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Office
- Outpatient
Language:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person