ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical/Technical/Service

· Assists the professional staff with the delivery of services to patients in a variety of settings

· Provides direct patient care, and/or one to one observation to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse

· Coordinates patient flow for multiple clinics and services

· Assists, escorts and transports patients

· Performs and assists with designated procedures and patient care visits, insuring that all medication, equipment and supplies are available for use as needed

· Uses aseptic technique as indicated when assisting in a procedure

· Assists with patients’ examinations

· Obtains and provides nourishment for patients.

· Provides minor treatments as directed - dressings, application of ace bandages, applications of slings and ice, pediculosis

· Assists with application of casts and splints

· Prepares, adjusts and teaches the use of crutches and canes

· Cognizant of the need for safety devices; applies or assists with application

· Collects specimens, performs venipunctures and fingersticks

· Assists patients to get needed services by communicating those needs to the nurse

· Communicates information to patients, families and visitors

· Provides post-mortem care

· Orders and maintains per levels for supplies, equipment and linen

· Sets-up, stocks, and maintains examining rooms

· Assists in ordering special equipment, i.e., wheelchair, shoes, braces

· Maintains an ongoing record of all equipment orders

· Answers patient phone calls regarding equipment and acts as liaison with vendors

· Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area

Age Specific Competencies (Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)

· Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group

· Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment

· Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs

· Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate

· Organizational/Managerial

· Participates in the Department of Nursing Quality Improvement Program/activities

· Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information

· Educational/Professional Development

· Participates in the development of other staff members

· Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements

· Communication/Relationships

· Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others

· Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community

· Adheres to MSHS legal and ethical standards

· May be required to perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIRED

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an approved Medical Office Assistant Program. Associate degree preferable.

EXPERIENCES AND/OR SKILLS REQUIRED

Medical Office Assistant experience preferred. Spanish preferred, but must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend English.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Certification in Heartsaver, and has a certificate/equivalent for competency in phlebotomy, EKG and medical terminology.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $22.99 - $25.30 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10027: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person