What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exeter Hospital-Medical Assistant CRC position at Exeter Hospital?
Provides basic nursing care to patients with additional technical competencies under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse. Attends nursing station and performs clerical and reception duties. Requisitions supplies, equipment, and services as directed.
Requirements:
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1-3 years experience
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Medical Tech Registration
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BCLS within 30 days of hire
Major Responsibilities:
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Performs all clerical duties to include accurate and timely patient care documentation. Transcribes physician orders, maintains record integrity. Performs clerical duties relating to admission, discharge and transfer. Maintains department records, reports and files.
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Requisitions supplies, equipment, maintenance and repairs. Keeps stock inventory and expiration list. Determines proper functioning of medical equipment to assure patient safety. Responsible for cleaning of all instruments following EH policies. Works with Central Sterile Supply to troubleshoot any issues.
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Responsible to update clinical staff on all changes with equipment, lab requisitions and specimen handling.
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Provides personal care to patients. Assists with procedures to include, office hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy, and post op exams maintaining aseptic technique. Performs phlebotomy when indicated. Ensures specimens are sent to Exeter Hospital lab or appropriate external lab according to test ordered by physician, and labeled following Exeter Hospital policy. Maintains lab/testing log to track result/reports.
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Enters charges and runs billing reports.
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Performs accurate and timely documentation of patient care information in correct patient chart. Participates in development of patient care plan with nursing team.
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Obtains pre-certification and schedules office, diagnostic and surgical procedures. Works with other hospitals and staff to schedule additional testing ordered by physician.
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Organizes and coordinates providers' clinical correspondence including all dictation to referring providers to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the documents and timely distribution.
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Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patient and family in accordance with hospital standards including assurance and support of patient's rights and responsibilities.
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Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety/environment of care programs and infection control standards.
