Medical Assistant
Company: Cano Health
Location: Pharr
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
At Cano Health, our culture is a "family of families", growing
stronger together to improve the lives of our patients,
communities, and our associates. A culture that succeeds because of
the hearts and minds of our people. Our values and guiding
principles transform our lives with purpose and passion, becoming
one focused source of hopeful change. A leadership culture that
cultivates and empowers our people to gain ownership for their
contributions and success. The Cano Movement is proof of what
everyday people with a passion for health care can accomplish
together. -Join the Cano Movement! The movement that doesn't just
offer a job, it offers an opportunity to serve and grow with
purpose. At Cano you will be part of a collaborative team,
dedicated to the pursuit of health & wellness excellence. -Cano
Health offers competitive salaries, medical, dental & vision
insurance, employee mental health program, paid time off, paid
holidays, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase
program, tuition reimbursement and much more. -The Medical
Assistant performs a variety of clinical and clerical tasks in an
outpatient examining room setting under the direction of a
registered nurse and/or physician. Prepares treatment rooms,
inventory supplies and instruments, and sets up patient for
attention of physician. Provides basic medical care to patients in
a clinical setting. -
Responsibilities:
--- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording
medical history; confirming purpose of visit.--- Prepares patients
for examination by performing preliminary physical tests/vitals;
taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient
history summary. Draws blood if necessary.--- Provide support and
assistance as needed regarding patient care such as;
transfers/mobility, activities of daily living including but not
excluding assistance with hygiene and toileting while patient is at
the medical center.--- Secures patient information and maintains
patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records;
completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient
information confidential.--- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy
work environment by establishing and following standards and
procedures; complying with legal regulations.--- Keeps supplies
ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.---
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions;
troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing
preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.--- Updates job
knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading
professional publications.--- Serves and protects the practice by
adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures,
federal, state, and local requirements.--- Enhances practice
reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and
different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job
accomplishments.--- Assist Quality department with tracking patient
gaps to ensure HEDIS standards are meet.--- Medical Assistant need
to be able to perform a variety procedure in daily basis such as:o
IM / SC injections.o Blood Venipunctureo Medical assistant must be
able to manage a variety of machines used on centers such as and no
limited to:o Fingerstick glucose test, Urine dipstick test, Eye
exams, Rapid strep, Spirometry, PT/INR test, EKG exam, Nebulizer
Treatment.--- Assist Physicians with: Ear lavage, wound care, pap
smears.
Qualifications:
--- Medical Assistant Diploma and/or obtained from an accredited
provider is a plus.--- CPR or BLS for the Healthcare Provider
certificate issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart
Association.--- A High School Diploma or equivalent experience is
required--- At least two (2) years of experience as a, Medical
Assistant, Phlebotomist or in additional areas of patient health
care in a clinical setting. -Cano Health provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Keywords: Cano Health, Pharr , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Pharr, Texas
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