We are actively hiring for an Medical Assistant.
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA.
- Comply with the SCA and facility policy and procedures.
- Function as an assistive person by
- Protecting the patient from injury caused by extraneous objects and chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal sources
- Demonstrating safe operation of equipment machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation
- Speaking up with safety concerns acting as the patient’s advocate
- Handling specimens according to facility policy and procedures
- Adhering to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment
- Performing interventions to protect the patient from infection
- Assembling supplies and equipment;
- Assuming an active role in assisting patient with care needs;
- Proactively optimizes opportunities to enhance flow and efficiency of the center;
- Orienting patient to environment;
- Maintaining patient normothermia;
- Assisting with patient transfers;
- Assisting throughout the facility in environmental cleaning;
- Protecting the patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy
- Providing age-specific, culturally competent, ethical care within legal standards of practice.
- Complying with Universal Protocol and facility site validation and time-out policy.
- Notify the RN any observed changes in patient’s status and responses.
- Provide hand-off report to other teammates that are accurate, concise and pertinent to the patient’s condition and response to care.
- Document episode of care accurately, timely, completely, and legibly.
- Monitor vital signs and recognize emergencies and notify RN.
- Clean and prepare equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of the team and other stakeholders.
- Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in patient care.
- Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
- Participate in the performance appraisal process.
- Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships.
- Maintain required competencies.
- Pursue professional growth.
- Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
- Comply with all SCA and facility policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation standards and professional guidelines when providing patient care.
- Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, and daily safety huddles.
- Demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- One year of Medical Assistant / Nursing Assistant/ Patient Care Tech experience preferred.
- Certified Medical Assistant (MA)/Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Patient Care (PCT) preferred.
- Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS certification.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Physically demanding, high-stress environment
- Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
- Pushing and pulling heavy objects
- Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients and equipment
- Manual and finger dexterity
- Hand eye coordination
- Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
- Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs
- Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
- Working irregular hours
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 – $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
All teammates, physicians, patients, and visitors are required to wear a mask in the facility.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dallas, TX 75231: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Source: Indeed.com
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