What are the responsibilities and job description for the Muskegon Area Career Tech Center Students - Medical Assistant and Nursing Support position at Trinity Health Michigan?
Employment Type: Full time
Position Summary:
Patient Care Assistant, PCA works in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a RN. A Patient Care Assistant, PCA is expected to assist the patient in maintaining good hygiene, activities of daily living and to support quality of patient care.
What Patient Care Assistant, PCA will do:
- Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding.
- Provide or assist patients with personal hygiene including showers, oral hygiene and dressing/undressing.
- Transports patients as needed for procedures, transfers or discharge.
- Maintains a clean and uncluttered environment in patient rooms.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Certified Nursing Assistant or 6 months of experience direct Patient Care Assistant or Nurse Tech, or completion of at least 1 clinical rotation in Nursing School, or enrollment in the Trinity Health Muskegon PCA program.
- Well-developed communication skills, both written and oral
- Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing divers perspectives.
- Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization.
Shift: Day Shift and Night Shift
12 hour shifts
Hours: 7am - 7:30pm or 7pm-7:30 AM
- weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA
Position Summary (medical assistant):
Works in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional in a clinic or practice environment. This team member is expected to facilitate all aspects of the patient visit experience, including clinical duties such as room set up and patient preparation, performing office tests, taking vitals, collecting specimens, drawing blood, and giving injections, and immunizations. Cleans and sterilizes equipment.
What Medical Assistant will do:
- Room set up and patient preparation.
- Taking vitals
- Drawing blood and giving injections and immunizations.
- Performing office tests
- Administrative duties
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a certified Medical Assistant program of study through an accredited organization that includes class work
- Knowledge of medical terminology coursework
Credentials/Licensure
- Required: Graduate of a Medical Assistant Clinical Training program or externship program or 2 or more years current, clinically relevant experience.
- basic office, clinical, and computer skills.
- Current American Heart Association BCLS / CPR certification or successful completion of internal BLS program within 90 days of hire.
Shift: Day Shift , 40 hours a week
no weekends
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage available on your first day
- 403b with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 100% paid CEU
- Paid Time Off
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
