Certified Medical Assistant

Pride Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to support a client healthcare facility in Edinburg, TX 78539. The role is a local contract with a 3+ month length, Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm, with a 1 hour lunch. Location: Edinburg, TX 78539.

Requirements include High school diploma or GED, Medical Assistant Certificate, 2+ years experience, ICD-10/CPT knowledge, and bilingual English/Spanish skills. The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package in the US.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certificate required.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical Medical Assistant duties including patient rooming, specimen collection, venipuncture/capillary draws, EKGs, non-IV medication administration, wound care, dressing changes, and staple removal.
• Operates diagnostic equipment, performs equipment quality control checks, and prepares/sterilizes medical instruments using an autoclave.
• Prepares patients for examinations, documents patient care in the medical record, and coordinates care with providers.
• Maintains exam and treatment rooms by stocking, cleaning, and sterilizing instruments; follows infection control precautions.
• Provides basic telephone and in-person intake, gathers patient information, and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Clinical patient care

Vital signs & procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate

Tools

Autoclave

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to support our client's healthcare facility in Edinburg, TX 78539.

Job Details

Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm with a 1 hour lunch.

Location: Edinburg, TX 78539

Job Type: Local contract

Contract Length: 3+ months (Possibility of extension or conversion)

Pay Range: $21/hr to $23.40/hour

*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.

Duties

• Performs clinical Medical Assistant duties including patient rooming, specimen collection, venipuncture/capillary draws, EKGs, non-IV medication administration, wound care, dressing changes, and staple removal.
• Operates diagnostic equipment, performs equipment quality control checks, and prepares/sterilizes medical instruments using an autoclave.
• Prepares patients for examinations, accurately documents patient care in the medical record, and coordinates care as directed by providers.
• Maintains exam and treatment rooms by stocking, cleaning, sterilizing instruments, and following standard infection control precautions.
• Provides basic telephone and in-person intake, gathers patient information without clinical judgment, maintains confidentiality, and follows established policies, procedures, and Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO).

Requirements

• Education: High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Certification(s): Medical Assistant Certificate
• Years of experience: 2+ years
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.