Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring several **Medical Assistants** in **McAllen, TX** ! These roles are onsite / in person. **Type:** 3-month contract **Schedule:** Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm **Pay:** $22 to 24/hr **Location:** McAllen TX plus travel 2 to 3 times a week in Hidalgo county and possibly to the Cameron County area **Responsibilities of the Medical Assistant:** · Performs all duties within the scope of a Medical Assistants practice. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non-intravenous medication, performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs. Performs quality control checks on equipment. Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave. · Rooms patients according to policy and procedures, prepares patient 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 at all times and treats patients with courtesy and respect. · Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments. · Practices standard infection control precautions · Telephone and in-person screening 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 for the Medical Assistant:** · 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 Center or the Military Training Network) at time of hire or within 30 days of hire · Basic computer literacy required, with intermediate Excel skills · Knowledge of medical terminology required · Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations required · Good communication and customer service skills required **Why work for Adecco?** · Weekly Pay · 401(k) Plan · Skills Training · Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. **IMPORTANT:** This job is being recruited for by Adecco’s Healthcare and Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office. For opportunities available at Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences go to: https://www.adecco.com/en-us/employers/industries/healthcare-life-sciences Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/ . The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record **Pay Details:** $22.00 to $24.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance