What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant-Pain Management Clinic - Incentive Eligible position at St. Luke's Hospital?
SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE!
- JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant, under the medical direction of the Clinic Physicians and the general administrative direction of the Clinic Manager, is responsible for providing assistance to the Physicians and Physician Assistants / Nurse Practitioners through coordination of the patients visit and performing designated procedures and patient care. The Medical Assistant also participates in quality and safety control and provides support service within Clinic when not providing patient care.
Education and Experience : Sufficient training and / or experience to maintain the required licensure / certification / registration (listed below).
Licensure / Certification / Registration :
Within 120 days of hire into this position, the incumbent must :
Be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse; OR
Once obtained, the licensure / certification / registration must be maintained.
Upon hire, BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network.
Education : N / A
Knowledge of the current practice standards that apply to clinical or medical assisting, including functions that support ambulatory family practice services. Knowledge of equipment commonly used in a family practice setting. Knowledge of medical record documentation and customer relations principles. Knowledge of computer keyboarding. Ability to perform tasks within scope of education and experience. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work collaboratively with the patient care providers and support staff to meet the health care needs of the patient. Ability to exercise good judgment and accept personal responsibility. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with all persons involved in the delivery of health care services. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to administer injections. Ability to demonstrate positive customer relations behaviors in person and on the telephone and to present a professional image. Ability to use the telephone and to perform routine computer data entry functions. Ability to write legibly, see, hear, speak English and read. Ability to travel to and from other clinics and / or departments in a safe and timely manner as assigned.
READING - Intermediate : Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing / walking; assists with lifting and moving patients, supplies and equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching; work more than eight (8) hours but less than twelve (12) hour shifts
Stand - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples : business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases. Exposed to reagents used in laboratory testing; may be exposed to / occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements. Exposed to hazards from electrical and mechanical equipment.
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