Newark, DE
Order: 323364
Our client, a prestigious university in Newark, DE is looking for a Certified Medical Assistant.
Position: Temporary until May 23, 2025
Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm
Compensation: $20/hr
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilizes the Electronic Medical Record to schedule appointments and document patient interactions.
- Obtains vital signs, brief health histories, medication reconciliation, and documents allergies, past medical history, surgical history, family history, etc in the EMR.
- Collects and labels specimens per provider instructions.
- Reviews prior relevant clinical documentation. Notifies the primary care provider, as appropriate, regarding unusual or unexpected events/problems requiring direct provider consultation.
- Maintains supplies in areas of work, i.e., exam rooms and procedure room.
- Evaluates equipment readiness, such as EKG machine, nebulizer, pulse oximeter, vitals machines, glucometer, crash carts and contents and other items as needed.
- Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods in accordance with AOSHA and HIPAA regulations.
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate or GED required.
- A graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant Program or hold current Medical Assistant Certification.
- Knowledge of proper administration of injections and medications per provider order.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.