Medical Assistant

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our client’s medical facility in Dallas, TX 75228. This is a 3+ month contract assignment (convertible to permanent based on your work performance). and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization! Specific Duties: Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), removes staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via non-invasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs. Performs quality control checks on equipment. Prepares and sterilises medical equipment using the autoclave. Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, and prepares patients 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 always and treats patients with courtesy and respect. Organises exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilises instruments. Practices standard infection control precautions Telephone and in-person screening are 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 Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of preferred experience 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 (through an approved American Heart Association Training Centre or the Military Training Network) at the time of hire or within 30 days of hire Requirements : Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills Knowledge of medical terminology required The ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies is required Good communication and customer service skills required Preferred Education. Experience & Skills At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding Bilingual Additional Information: Location: Dallas, TX 75228 Job Type: 3+ months contract to Hire Schedule: - Monday through Friday and every other Saturday Office Hours: Monday -Friday 8 am-5 pm Pay Range: $20-$23/hr. on W2 without benefits #PHCUHGClinical $250 *Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials. Pride-Health 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, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Pride-Health is 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 Pride-Health is 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.