Medical Assistant

The Kent Companies; Odessa (TX); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Talentify in Odessa, TX is seeking a Paramedic-qualified clinical assistant to manage patient flow, take histories, measure vitals, and support physicians across procedures.

The role requires BLS certification, an accredited Paramedic program, and the ability to work all shifts. Strong communication and charting skills are essential; exposure to point-of-care testing is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Paramedic program.
• Ability to read and write medical terminology.
• Detail oriented with good interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Greet patients in waiting area and manage patient flow.
• Obtain patient history, assess/triage, and record vitals.
• Explain procedures and prep exam rooms for physicians.
• Position instruments and hand to physicians; sterilize equipment.

Connaissances

Paramedic

BLS certification

Medical terminology

Patient care

Computer skills

Formation

Paramedic program grad

Description du poste

• Greet patients in the waiting area, assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, escort patients to discharge counter.
• Obtain patient history; assess/triage patient, measure vital signs, and record information in patients chart.
• Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.
• Position instruments and equipment and hand to physician as directed. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
• Administer injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, dress/bandage wounds and incisions, start/monitor IV, draw blood and assist physician or mid-level provider with any procedures.
• Perform diagnostic tests including eye exams, EKG’s, defibrillator, cardiac monitoring, oxygen equipment, pulse ox, peak flow and inhalation treatment equipment.
• Perform CLIA-waived lab tests, draw blood, and collect, label and process specimens for send-out.
• Perform both DOT and Non-Dot urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensure preparation for pick-up and shipment to appropriate laboratory.
• Perform dosage calculations for administering medications.
• Complete medical chart to include medical services rendered, test results and supplies used by the end of the work day.
• Report to work on time when scheduled.
• Follow all policies in Employee handbook.
• Perform inventory count and submit on the date it is due.
• Perform patient call backs, arrange referrals and testing,
• Perform quality checks on medical equipment.
• Assist registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as necessary.

• Graduate of accredited program for Paramedic
• Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology
• BLS certification
• Ability to work all shifts including day, evening, holiday and weekend hours as needed.
• Basic computer skills
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

Two (2) years medical experience