Medical assistant

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide patient care to individuals in the pre-surgical, operative and recovery periods while under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse;

collaborates with medical staff and other departments daily to promote coordination of patient care.

• Provide support to nursing staff : transport of the patient, housekeeping duties associated with changeover of pre-surgical, operating room, and post-surgical areas including linen changes and disinfection processes.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to compliance standards; following ASC philosophies and standards of care set by state board of licensure and other governing agency regulations.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
• Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

• Medical Assistant professional in the State of Indiana.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support is required.

COMPETENCIES :

• Judgment and decision-making
• Problem-solving skills
• Adaptability
• Caring practices
• Collaboration
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail; organized
• Stress tolerance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines) :

• Physical Activity : Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
• Physical requirements : Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.
• The worker may be exposed to the following hazards :
• Anesthesia gases / agents
• Blood and Bloodborne pathogens
• Communicable diseases
• Hazardous waste
• Moving parts of equipment
• Sharp objects

Last updated : 2024-09-19