What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elliot Health System- Medical Assistant II- Elliot 1-Day Surgery Center- Full Time (day shift) position at Elliot Hospital?
Who We Are
Pre-Surgical Testing (PST), part of our Surgical Services team, is a group of nurses that care for patients of all ages scheduled for surgical, invasive, and non-invasive procedures requiring anesthesia. Electronic Medical Records are used to retrieve documents and results prior to surgery as well as perform telephone interviews with patients.
About The Job
Assists providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. Assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. Performs general administrative duties in accordance with JCAHO, CLIA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures.
What You’ll Do
#TLW
Pre-Surgical Testing (PST), part of our Surgical Services team, is a group of nurses that care for patients of all ages scheduled for surgical, invasive, and non-invasive procedures requiring anesthesia. Electronic Medical Records are used to retrieve documents and results prior to surgery as well as perform telephone interviews with patients.
About The Job
Assists providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. Assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. Performs general administrative duties in accordance with JCAHO, CLIA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures.
What You’ll Do
- Performs chart preparation in a timely and accurate manner and obtains and documents age and/or condition-specific measurements accurately including vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, peak flow, and pulse oximetry based on visit purpose and clinical condition.
- Conducts and documents hearing, vision, respiratory and ECG testing and any specific screening based on condition/need including depression and asthma.
- Performs venipuncture procedures (as needed) and processes specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment.
- Assists providers with patient examination and procedures and administers medications and immunizations including oral, nasal, injectable, rectal, and topical routes as appropriate.
- Communicates with patients in a timely, courteous, and professional manner using oral, written, telephonic or electronic means.
- Manages clinical supplies and medication sample areas to ensure that stock is current, stored appropriately, labeled and par levels maintained.
- Acts as a principal preceptor in the clinical orientation of new staff.
- Cross trains as a patient service representative as needed.
- High School Diploma or GED Required. Graduate form an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
- One (1) to three (3) years Medical Assistant experience preferred.
- Must possess BLS certification upon ninety (90) days of employment in position and maintain during employment.
- Certification or registration (CMA, RMA, CCMA or ABR-OE) by AAMA, NHA or AMT is required.
- Competitive Pay!
- Sign on Bonus eligible for full time positions for new employees to the organization.
- Nursing Student Loan paydown program, up to $20,000
- Generous Earned Time accrual
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time code employees over 30 hours/week
- 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date.
- Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts
#TLW
Salary : $4,000
