Certified Medical Assistant
San Marcos, Texas
Category: Allied
Contract - Full Time
Job ID: 940650
Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Est. Pay: $800 / Week
Posted Date: 4/23/2025
San Marcos, Texas
Work Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Category: Allied
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Contract - Full Time
Est. Pay: $800 / Week
Job ID: 940650
Posted Date: 4/23/2025
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Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Medical Assistant responsible for performing duties under the direction of a physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Current, nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment
- Medical Assistants who are hired prior to receiving their certification are expected to perform at the same level as a “certified” Medical Assistant
- Current BLS certification for healthcare providers (written exam and in-person assessment) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire
- Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Proven good communication and customer service skills
- This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor’s diagnosis of disease
- Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment
Responsibilities
- The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in providing patient care at the appropriate skill level
- They have a duty to provide a standard of care that meets or exceeds that of a reasonably competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant
- The MA performs duties within their scope of practice delegated by, and under the supervision of, a provider (TX) or physician (FL)
- Duties include: Organizes the clinical environment and provides support in patient care situations
- Support includes but is not limited to assisting physicians and nursing personnel, including those skills listed under Job Functions below along with various other procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a medical provider
- The MA assists in identifying patient needs or problems and communicating data to the provider or other members of the clinical team
- The MA delivers quality customer service
- Ensures policy and procedures are followed including infection control, privacy and confidentiality
- Completes mandatory training
- Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant’s practice
- Operates diagnostic equipment(cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs
- Performs quality control checks on equipment
- Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave
- Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient for examination
- Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner
- Coordinates patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies
- Respects patient confidentiality at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect
- Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments
- Practices standard infection control precautions
- Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge
- Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders (SDO)
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
- You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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