Medical Assistant

IMCS is a Healthcare and Professional Staffing Company. From nursing staffing, temp to hire, and permanent to healthcare contracts, IMCS provides hospitals and medical facilities with high-quality clinical professionals with the highest standards and compliance to provide the best medical care. Duties: Performs general administrative and patient care tasks in accordance with the Scope of Practice, and other established policies and procedures. Possesses the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi- disciplinary care team. Greets and prepare patients for the health care provider while maintaining a positive and caring attitude. Attentive to patient’s needs, coordinates care, administers care, and documents appropriately. Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights by observing HIPAA regulations Obtain and record patient information, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, current medications, medical history, and chief complaint, etc. Demonstrates knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. May be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Per Provider request, may perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s, hearing and vision screens. Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follow up as appropriate to ensure completion of testing. Communicates test results to patients and establish plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the Provider. Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider. Prepares, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; stock patient exam rooms while maintaining cleanliness and organization, and dispose of contaminated items according to protocol. Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration. Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager and/or healthcare provider(s). Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required. Demonstrates sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations. Skills: Three (3) months previous experience within a healthcare setting is required. Current BLS Certification. High school diploma or equivalent and Graduated from an accredited program and/or be a certified Medical Assistant 1-year Medical Assistant experience is preferred Education: High school diploma or general education diploma (GED). Certification: BLS (AHA) Certified as a Certified Medical Assistant Covid Vaccination Card Shift Time: Monday – Friday 8 am-5 pm with 1 hour lunch. Deal Breaker: Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant BLS ( AHA) Covid Card 3 months previous experience within a healthcare setting