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Job Description : A Medical assistant has accountability for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. This will involve caring for patients with acute and chronic needsScope1.
Performs general administrative and patient care tasks in accordance with the Intermountain Health MGPSMA Scope of Practice, and other established policies and procedures.
2. Possesses the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi- disciplinary care team. 3. Greets and prepare patients for the health care provider while maintaining a positive and caring attitude.
4. Attentive to patient's needs, coordinates care, administers care, and documents appropriately. 5. Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights by observing HIPAA regulations 6.
Demonstrates knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures. 8. May be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
9. Per Provider request, may perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs, hearing and vision screens. 10. Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follow up as appropriate to ensure completion of testing.
11. Communicates test results to patients and establish plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the Provider. 12. Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
13. Prepares, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; stock patient exam rooms while maintaining cleanliness and organization and dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
14. Administers ordered medications and / or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and / or inhalant administration.
15. Escalates non-routine issues, questions and / or concerns to the practice manager and / or healthcare provider(s). 16.
Ensures safety checklists / quality controls are completed as required. 17. Demonstrates sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
18. Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program and / or be a certified Medical Assistant. Current BLS Certification is required upon hire.
Three (3) months previous experience within a healthcare setting is required.Preferred One (1) year Medical Assistant experience.
Successful completion of an Accredited National Certification Exam for Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) is preferredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and / or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.
2. Able to understand and apply information, policies, procedures and skills required by the position. 3. Possess knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
4. Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in providing safe, quality patient care. 5. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment procedures as well as medical equipment and instruments used in administering patient care.
6. Proficiency utilizing various computer software programs, ie : Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Health Records, as well as the ability to learn applications rel vant to the position.
Physical Requirements : Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting / ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
This includes pushing / pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
Last updated : 2024-02-23
Full Time
Hospital
$37k-44k (estimate)
02/26/2024
04/10/2024
sclhealth.org
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
15,000 - 50,000
1864
MARY CLARICE
$1B - $3B
Hospital
Were happy to share a little about us: When visiting our care sites you will notice our patients and families are the center of our thoughts, communications and actions. SCL Health is a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth in 1864, we provide comprehensive, coordinated care through 8 hospitals, 100+ physician clinics, home health, hospice, mental health and safety-net services primarily in Colorado and Montana. We relentlessly focus on delivering safe, high-quality, effecti...ve care to every patient, every time, everywhere. Mission & Vision You can take comfort in knowing that SCL Health is a faith-based organization guided by our mission, vision, and values. Mission | We reveal and foster God's healing love by improving the health of the people and communities we serve, especially those who are poor and vulnerable. Vision | Inspired by our faith, we will partner with our patients and communities to exceed their expectations for health. Awards and Recognition If you need care, you want to know that your hospital or healthcare system is known for patient safety and excellence. You can feel confident that SCL Health is establishing a national reputation for our commitment to safety, excellence and innovation. Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado, received accreditation from the prestigious Magnet Recognition Program. This is the nations top honor for nursing excellence, quality patient care and innovations in practice. Healthgrades recognized SCL Health for having three of the best hospitals in the nation- Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, and Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette. St. James Healthcare in Butte and Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City, have both been recognized as top Rural Hospitals, based on the industrys most comprehensive rating of rural providers in the US.
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