Job Summary
Under general supervision, the medical assistant assists in the delivery of patient care. The medical assistant works collaboratively with the medical provider to meet patient needs.
Schedule
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PRN
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Variable Shifts
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No Holiday Requirements
Compensation
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$21.20/hr + DOE
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PRN Differential
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Shift Differentials
Essential Functions, Duties And Responsibilities
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Prepares equipment and aids healthcare provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
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Records patients’ weight, blood pressure, pulse, height and other vital signs.
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Administers ordered immunizations and treatments under direct supervision of a licensed practitioner.
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Oversees registration of patients.
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Cleans surgical supplies in preparation for sterilization offsite.
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Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information as appropriate.
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Responds to and refers incoming phone calls appropriately.
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Performs CLIA waived testing.
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Performs EKGs.
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Obtains blood samples using appropriate venipuncture and/or capillary puncture techniques.
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Instructs patients in the proper collection of urine samples.
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Obtains throat and nasopharyngeal samples.
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Responsible for completion of required educational competencies.
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Responsible for attending mandatory in-service classes.
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Accepts accountability for own actions.
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Actively participates in Performance Improvement.
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BLS certification.
Additional Responsibilities
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Responsible for attending at least 90% of nursing staff meetings.
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Completion of all required educational competencies.
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Attending all mandatory in-service classes.
QUALIFICATIONS (Required)
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Ability to treat all information as confidential.
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Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
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Current BLS certification or successfully obtain within 6 months of hire.
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Must obtain Limited Scope of Practice in Radiology within 1 year of hire.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
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Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
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Detail oriented.
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Positive attitude and flexibility during routine workday.
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Good verbal and written communication skills.