Certified Medical Assistant
Company: Unavailable
Location: Navasota
Posted on: May 8, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health
Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites
across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and
virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out
of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never
before. Our communities need caring and our families need
protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed
to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor
and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both
inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the health care provider, the Certified
Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care
that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately
preforms preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood
pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and
other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.
--- Perform general patient care by following established standards
and procedures.--- Greet and prepare patients for the health care
provider.--- Obtain and record vital signs including but not
limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration,
height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and
presenting problem.--- May be required to draw and collect blood
samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory
analysis.--- Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via
oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant
administration.--- May perform routine tests including but not
limited to EKG's.--- Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and
follows up to ensure completion of testing.--- Communicate with
patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as
directed by physician.--- Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments
and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and
orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.---
Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in
the medical record as directed by the provider.--- Escalate
non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice
manager or healthcare provider(s).--- Ensure safety
checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
--- Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy
rights.--- Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA
Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
--- High school diploma or equivalent required.--- Current/valid
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification required or
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) required if applicable.---
Successfully completed Medication Aide 40-hour course or
current/valid Medication Aide certification by state agency
required if applicable--- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care
Life Support (ACLS) required--- 1 year of experience preferred
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
--- Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer
injections.--- Ability to effectively communicate to staff and
patients.--- Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and
treatment room procedures.--- Through knowledge of the meaning and
use of medical terminology and abbreviations.--- Demonstrate sound
judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action
in questionable or emergency situations.--- Maintains a positive,
caring attitude towards patients.--- Good computer skills using a
medical management application.--- Possess a strong work ethic and
a high level of professionalism.
Keywords: Unavailable, Bryan , Certified Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Navasota, Texas
Click
here to apply!
|