What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant position at LOG Surgery Center LLC?
LOG Surgery Center is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant to join our great team of professionals.
At LOG Surgery Center you will not work weekends, holidays or have an on-call rotation!
LOG has great benefits including:
At LOG Surgery Center you will not work weekends, holidays or have an on-call rotation!
LOG has great benefits including:
- Competitive Salary
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
- 401k with company match
Position: Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant
Reports To: PPR Manager
SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant (MA)/Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is responsible for various tasks that assist in providing efficiencies for daily operations of the Center. The MA/CNA reports to the Pre/Post Manager. Tasks performed involve limited patient care as well as a variety of other duties and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports To: PPR Manager
SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant (MA)/Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is responsible for various tasks that assist in providing efficiencies for daily operations of the Center. The MA/CNA reports to the Pre/Post Manager. Tasks performed involve limited patient care as well as a variety of other duties and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and supply the pre-operative areas for patient OR attire, extra linens (i.e. sheets, pillow cases, warm blankets) and other needed items for patient use.
- Greet designated patients, using customer-friendly approach, pre-operatively and provide assistance with the admitting process under the direction of the Pre-operative Registered Nurse and communicating with the Pre-operative Registered Nurse at all times with efficiency and professionalism.
- Provide assistance with continuous patient flow by providing pre-operative area with clean made-up stretchers and/or moveable recliners, as necessary.
- Assist PACU staff by retrieving nourishment for patients (i.e. crackers, cookies, soft drinks, etc.) at appropriate times under the direct supervision and instruction of the staff Registered Nurse.
- May assist patients with changing into street clothes prior to discharge, upon discretion of the PACU staff Registered Nurse.
- Assist with patient transport via wheelchair upon discharge from PACU and upon supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Provide assistance in putting medical supplies away in both general and sterile storage areas.
- Assist with removal of dirty linens, placing trash in appropriate receptacles, straighten PACU patient care areas, restock supplies as needed, clean stretchers with facility-approved agent and remake with clean linens after each use.
- Assist in the business office with scheduling appointments, patient registration, medical record assembly and telephone coverage.
- Maintain positive interpersonal communications between staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility: High School diploma or GED. Medical Assistant certification/Certified Nurse Assistant preferred. Current BCLS.
- Eligibility: All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States.
Skills/Knowledge/Ability:
- Interpersonal: Average communication skills. Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and courteous manner. Demonstrates the ability to work well with other employees.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to organize equipment, instruments, and supplies. Ability to adhere to the work schedule and manage time appropriately. Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks. Above average organization skills.
Machines and Equipment: Telephone, scanner and fax.
Work Environment: Occasional overtime. Must handle stress in meeting time demands.
This job posting is not meant to be all inclusive but to provide an overview of the job responsibilities.
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good-faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.