Travel Medical Assistant - $722 Per Week In Mesquite, Tx

Responsibilities: Under the direction of a physician, assists in the delivery of health care for patients. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities including, but not limited to, maintenance of clinical record/documentation, administering medications, giving injections, and taking vital signs. MAINTAINS VITAL SIGNS, CHIEF COMPLAINT, ALLERGIES AND UPDATES MEDICATION LIST. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care. Ability to accurately document patient information in accordance with organizational policies, regulations and procedures. Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of the patient and notifies the nurse/healthcare provider of abnormalities. Takes medical histories and recording of vital signs. ADMINISTERS ROUTINE ORAL, RECTAL OR INJECTABLE MEDICATIONS. Knowledge of principles of safe and accurate medical administration. Knowledge of the 5 rights: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time. Knowledge of the importance of preventing medication errors and near miss medication errors. Identifies and reports adverse reactions. Prepare and administer medications as directed by Physician. COMPLETES ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PERFORM ROUTINE PATIENT TESTING. Completes all steps to acquire and process electrocardiograms. Completes all steps in the collection and processing of blood specimens and urine samples. ASSISTS WITH PROCEDURES, ROOM AND EQUIPMENT SET UP. Sets up room by ensuring that all needed equipment and supplies are in room and in good working order. Cleans room after procedure, takes soiled items to appropriate location. Responsible for stocking all supplies in assigned rooms at end of shift. Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting equipment according to established policies and procedures. Prepare patients for tests, procedures, and x-rays. Remove sutures and staples. Change sterile and non-sterile dressings. PERFORMS CLERICAL FUNCTIONS RELATED TO PATEINT CARE IN AN AMBULATORY SETTING. Ability to use the support appropriate patient care scheduling systems and enter patient related data into the practice management system. Ability to interpret and input patient orders. EFFECTIVELY MAINTAINS RELATIONSHIPS WITH PATIENTS AND MEDICAL STAFF. Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of the patient and notifies the nurse/healthcare provider of abnormalities. PERFORMS OTHER POSITION APPROPRIATE DUTIES AS REQUIRED IN A COMPETENT, PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS MANNER. Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced, often stressful environment. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of principles of aseptic and sterile technique. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments. Knowledge of computers, keyboard, e-mail programs and the use of web-based applications. Basic understanding of rules, regulations, and retrieval of insurance information. Ability to identify problems and recommending solutions. Commitment to service and quality. Occasional to frequent exposure to chemical and/or radiation hazards Educational Requirements:? High School Diploma or GED CMA Certification BLS -AHA Covid Vaccinated