Medical Assistant

Pride Health; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our client's healthcare facility in Pharr, TX. This contract position runs 8 AM–5 PM, Monday to Friday, for 13 weeks with potential extension.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School diploma, CMA and BLS certifications, and at least 1 year of experience. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, sterilizing instruments, documenting care in the medical record, and coordinating with physicians.

Qualifications

• High School education required.
• CMA certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality-control checks on medical and diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare and sterilize medical instruments and equipment using an autoclave.
• Room patients and prepare for provider examinations.
• Document patient care, procedures, and information in the medical record.
• Coordinate patient care and follow directions from physicians and established company policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and treat all patients with courtesy, professionalism, and respect.

Education

High School

Job description

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

Job Details:

Schedule: 8 AM- 5 PM, Mon - Fri
Location: Pharr, TX
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (possibility of extension)
Pay Range: $21/hour to $23.40/hour*
*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.

Duties:

• Perform quality-control checks on medical and diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare and sterilize medical instruments and equipment using an autoclave.
• Room patients according to established policies and prepare them for provider examinations.
• Accurately document patient care, procedures, and relevant information in the medical record.
• Coordinate patient care and follow directions from physicians and established company policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and treat all patients with courtesy, professionalism, and respect.

Requirements:

• Education: High School
• Certification(s): CMA, BLS
• Years of experience: 1+ year

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and its 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.