Medical Assistant III - Leading Industry Pay

Dean’s Professional Services is now hiring a qualifiedCertifiedMedical Assistant IIIto work inaState HospitalinSoutheastHouston, Texas.

Must be certified, have a minimum of 3 years' recent work experience AND Spanish/English bilingual.

We are on a mission to create care that is more convenient and professional. With solutions that are value-based and patient-centered. To accomplish this, we are looking for individuals who share our sense of excellence and are ready to embrace new opportunities!

TheCertifiedMedical Assistant IIIis responsible for functioning as a member of the clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
• Effectively participates in planning and preparing for patient visits ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic-specific requirements are available.
• Rooms patients consistent with clinic needs while determining and documenting chief complaint and reason for visit, vital signs, medication list, allergies, smoking history, and other information as required by clinic. Keeps patients informed of delays and progress of clinical appointments.
• As required and competency validated, performs appropriate hearing and vision testing, EKG, spirometry, point of care testing, specimen collection, equipment cleaning/reprocessing, and other requested procedures.
• Prepares and stocks rooms (daily/weekly) and clinic supplies in advance of clinic visits as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients.
• Prepares for and assists with routine and specialty procedures.
• Schedules patients for follow-up appointments or referrals and performs routine clerical duties for team and staff to include photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
• Performs telephone messaging and in-person screening with appropriate follow-up.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Respect and maintain privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma –Required
• Three years of experience in a healthcare setting. –Required
• Bilingual in English/Spanish –Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified –Required
• Certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA) –Preferred
• Previous EPIC experience
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program
• Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects

Job Details:

• Schedule: M-F 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Starting at $18/hr. (based on experience) + benefits.
• Full benefits – healthcare, dental, vision, 401k program.
• Temp-to-Hire opportunity

Dean’s Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing solutions firm. Since 1993, DPS has placed over 45,000 professionals across the nation. We work with our clients to provide placement opportunities that match your skill, experience, and personality. For more information please visitwww.deansprofessionalservices.com.