Medical Assistant- Hospital

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift : Days

The community you’ll be caring for: 401 PALMETTO ST, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

The role you’ll contribute: Assists the physician in providing medical care to patients of various ages according to the policy of individual practice, in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies and procedures. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan, and to all the rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Responsible for helping practice and physician achieve all meaningful use measures. Demonstrates effective use and support of the Customer and Superior Service Standards, within the hospital and physician office settings, at all times. Functions under the supervision of the physician and the Practice Manager/Office Supervisor.

The value you’ll bring to the team

· Performs initial response-screening following protocols under the direction of the supervising physician.

· Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patients, utilizing established guidelines.

· Responsible for helping practice and physician achieve all meaningful use measures.

· Cleans, prepares and maintains examinations rooms and treatment areas.

· Prepares patients for examinations, procedures and treatments.

· Assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments.

· Prepares and administers oral and parenteral (excluding IV) medications and immunizations as directed by supervising physician and as permitted by state law.

· Maintains medication and immunization records

· Organize and review incoming test results and forward to physician.

· Tracks impending test results. Follows up with patients as needed.

· Recognizes and responds to emergencies

· Performs CLIA-waived tests.

· Prepares specimens for outside lab testing, as ordered by the physician.

· May provide specialized care in iatrogenic injuries and podiatric disease and disorders

· Performs electrocardiography and respiratory testing.

· Performs phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture

· Maintains responsibility for clinical aspect of practice

· Assumes responsibility for inventory of clinical supplies, ensuring adequate levels are kept, and organized, on an ongoing basis. Unpacks and verifies proper receipt of supplies, handling any necessary returns or rejections.

· Provides control and maintenance of bio-hazardous waste and sharps

· Checks sample medications for overstocking and date of expiration. Labels samples according to protocol before they are dispensed to patients. Logs in, and disposes of, sample medications according to policy.

· Manually cleans dirty instruments and packages instruments for sterilization.

· Utilizes autoclave and biological indicators, as per policy.

· Ensures proper consents are signed prior to a procedure

· Ensures Summary List is completed and updated each visit

· Schedules patients inpatient/outpatient admissions and procedures

· Relieves other staff members as requested by the supervisor.

Periodic Duties:

· Is cross-trained in all front desk positions and substitutes for staff, as needed.

· Is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures directly related to departmental services.

· Is responsible for reviewing and updating departmental policies and procedures on an annual basis.

· Performs special projects, other duties and chairs committees as assigned.

· Irregular Duties:

· Responsibilities include the assurance that the supervisor and staff adhere to the Corporate Compliance Plan, to the rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies, and to the standards of all accrediting bodies.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

REQUIRED:

· Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a vocational or other technical school with training or apprenticeship.

· Position requires a well-integrated level of technical knowledge and education equivalent to 1-2 years of college in the field.

· Minimum of 1 year of related work experience or completed an accredited Medical Assistant program with completion of an externship is required

· For non-certified MA, a minimum of 5 years of MA experience and must be certified within 30 days from the date of hire

· American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologist (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National HealthCare Association (NHA), or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Certification is required to be active prior to employment and must be maintained throughout employment. American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) Certification will be accepted for employees who began employment prior to June 30, 2016 , but the certification must not lapse or else is required to then obtain AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or AMCA Certification

· BLS/CPR certification is required

PREFERRED:

· Minimum 1 year working experience within the medical/healthcare field with experience communicating with all levels of staff.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Patient Care

Organization: AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 23027043

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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