Dallas, Texas - Medical Assistant

Fountain; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team that values flexibility and independence. This role as a Certified Medical Assistant allows you to work with patients in a dynamic environment, providing essential care and support while managing your schedule through a convenient app. With no minimum shift requirements, you can choose the hours that best fit your lifestyle. You'll be responsible for conducting patient interviews, preparing treatment rooms, and administering medications, all while ensuring the highest standards of patient care. If you're looking for a role that combines patient interaction with the freedom to choose your shifts, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant in Texas with BLS certification.
• Minimum of 18 months experience in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and record medical information accurately.
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by physicians.
• Schedule appointments and perform general office duties.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

Technical Skills

HIPAA Familiarity

Excellent Bedside Manner

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

Medical Equipment

Charting Platforms

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a flexible way to work?

Are you interested in picking up flexible shifts quickly and conveniently through your smartphone? NurseDash puts the power of flexibility in your hand to browse for available shifts and only apply for shifts that work for your schedule. In addition, there is no minimum number of shifts required; once you are approved and onboarded, simply pick the shifts that work for you. If you are interested in picking up part-time, flexible shifts, apply today to get started, or download the NurseDash app for iOS or Android.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Outgoing and independent - will be patient-facing and at times running solo.
2. Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
3. Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
4. Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the medical team.
5. Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
6. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
7. Remove sutures and staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings, as requested.
8. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
9. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
10. Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
11. Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
12. Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
13. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
14. Schedule appointments for patients.
15. Change dressings on wounds.
16. Greet and log in patients arriving at the facility.
17. Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
18. Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
19. Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
20. Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
21. Set up medical laboratory equipment.
22. Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit or collections or mailing monthly statements to patients.
23. Operate equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

1. Certified Medical Assistant in the state of Texas.
2. Must maintain certifications and standard vaccination requirements, BLS required certified by Red Cross or American Heart.
3. Must be at least 18 years of age.
4. Previous experience working in the healthcare field in either ER or hospital, high acuity clinic.
5. Strong technical skill set to run multiple types of equipment and charting platforms.
6. Outgoing and independent - able to independently work with patients with potential remote supervision. Excellent bedside manner and ability to make patients feel at ease.
7. Appears friendly, reassuring, and approachable to patients.
8. Familiarity with HIPAA regulations.
9. High attention to detail.
10. Able to handle the stress of working in a fast-paced, busy environment.
11. Ability to make choices, decisions, and act in the patient’s best interest.
12. Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations.
13. Ability to handle multiple priorities.
14. Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and level of understanding.
15. Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
16. Minimum of 18 months experience working with a variety of patients in a hospital or ER setting, high acuity clinic.

Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

NurseDash was founded in Houston, Texas, by a healthcare team and start-up professionals. Working in the industry, we saw a need for flexibility among care professionals and a better staffing solution for facilities. NurseDash provides professionals and facilities a way to close the staffing gap using new technology that is simple and effective. Apply today to get started.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour