Physician / Orthopedics / Texas / Locum or Permanent / Medical Assistant USMD Fort Worth Clearfork Orthopedics Job - OptumCare

Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your lifes best work.(sm)

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 or physician.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians and nursing personnel with injections, EKGs, phlebotomy and other patient care procedures
• Maintain established quality control standards
• Record and process patient care documentation quickly and accurately
• Coordinate patient care as directed by physicians, company standards and policies
• Organize, stock and clean exam and treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
• Maintains quality control standards and required Medical Assistant and CPR certifications

Youll 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.