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Independence Health System - Westmoreland Area
Latrobe, PA | Full Time
$35k-41k (estimate)
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MEDICAL ASSISTANT-CARDIOLOGY
$35k-41k (estimate)
Full Time
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Independence Health System - Westmoreland Area is Hiring a MEDICAL ASSISTANT-CARDIOLOGY Near Latrobe, PA
Job Details
Description
Essential Job Functions
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.Physical ConditionEssentialMarginalConstantlyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNeverExtreme Heat
xExtreme Cold
xHeights
xConfined Spaces
xExtreme Noise(>85dB)
xMechanical Hazards
xUse of Vibrating Tools
xxOperates Vehicle
xOperates Heavy Equipment
xUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices
xRotates All Shifts
x8 Hours Shifts
xx10-12 Hours Shifts
xxOn-Call
xOvertime( 8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
xxTravel Between Sites
xxDirect Patient Care
xxRespirator Protective Equipment
xxEye Protection
xxHead Protection (hard hat)
xHearing Protection
xHand Protection
xxFeet, Toe Protection
xBody Protection
xLatex Exposure
xSolvent Exposure
xPaint (direct use) Exposure
xDust (sanding) Exposure
xEthylene Oxide Exposure
xCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
xBlood/Body Fluid Exposure
xxChemicals (direct use) Exposure
xMist Exposure
xWax Stripper (direct use)
xNon-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
xIonizing Radiation Exposure
xLaser Exposure
xPhysical DemandsWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.Physical ConditionEssentialMarginalConstantlyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNeverBending (Stooping)
xxSitting
xxWalking
xxClimbing Stairs
xxClimbing Ladders
xStanding
xxKneeling
XxSquatting (Crouching)
xxTwisting/Turning
xxKeyboard/Computer Operation
xxGross Grasp
xxFine Finger Manipulation
xxHand/Arm Coordination
xxPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
xxCarry
xxTransfer/Push/Pull Patients
xxSeeing Near w/Acuity
xxFeeling (Sensation)
xxColor Vision
xxHearing Clearly
xxPulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
xxReaching Above Shoulder Level
xxReaching Forward
xxLifting Floor to Knuckle
x20#Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
x20#Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
X5#Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
x
Description
- $2,500 Sign on Bonus **
- Recently Increased Wages and Sign On Bonus available!
Essential Job Functions
- Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital/physician practices policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Assist to collects patient healthcare data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment as directed.
- Complete patient care treatments and testing as ordered.
- Comply with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
- Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
- Communicate pertinent information of actual or potential problems to the physician or nurse.
- Perform clerical functions in support of patient care and office functions.
- Answer telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying them to the appropriate staff.
- Obtain and verify accurate patient demographic and insurance information entering it into the billing system.
- Accurately enter codes, based on diagnosis given, and enters codes and charges into billing system.
- Complete forms and letters necessary for continued patient care.
- Provide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practice policies.
- Label all patient specimens with identifiers per policy.
- Adhere to infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
- Assist in continuous survey readiness or inspections and surveys.
- Perform all quality control, monitoring functions and reports out of range information immediately to supervisor.
- Consistently practice National Patient Safety Goals.
- Knowledge of and/or ability to schedule surgery, procedures, and testing for patients.
- Exit counseling which includes education, scheduling of testing and providing patients with necessary information.
- Prepare charts for clinic sessions and obtain vital signs and weight.
- Perform control studies and completes log books according to policy.
- Perform phlebotomy procedures, reads the test results, and documents accordingly.
- Prepare the exam rooms and stocks supplies daily.
- Provide pre and post-examination education and counseling.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma, GED or next level of higher education.
- Successful completion of Medical Assistant program or experience as a Medical Assistant for one (1) year OR Certified EMT/Paramedic under the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
- Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook and Excel.
- Previous outpatient office experience.
- Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the America Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
- This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
- Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
- Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.
- Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.
- Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
- Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.Physical ConditionEssentialMarginalConstantlyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNeverExtreme Heat
xExtreme Cold
xHeights
xConfined Spaces
xExtreme Noise(>85dB)
xMechanical Hazards
xUse of Vibrating Tools
xxOperates Vehicle
xOperates Heavy Equipment
xUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices
xRotates All Shifts
x8 Hours Shifts
xx10-12 Hours Shifts
xxOn-Call
xOvertime( 8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
xxTravel Between Sites
xxDirect Patient Care
xxRespirator Protective Equipment
xxEye Protection
xxHead Protection (hard hat)
xHearing Protection
xHand Protection
xxFeet, Toe Protection
xBody Protection
xLatex Exposure
xSolvent Exposure
xPaint (direct use) Exposure
xDust (sanding) Exposure
xEthylene Oxide Exposure
xCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
xBlood/Body Fluid Exposure
xxChemicals (direct use) Exposure
xMist Exposure
xWax Stripper (direct use)
xNon-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
xIonizing Radiation Exposure
xLaser Exposure
xPhysical DemandsWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential – Absolute Necessity.Marginal – Minimal Necessity.Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.Physical ConditionEssentialMarginalConstantlyFrequentlyOccasionallyRarelyNeverBending (Stooping)
xxSitting
xxWalking
xxClimbing Stairs
xxClimbing Ladders
xStanding
xxKneeling
XxSquatting (Crouching)
xxTwisting/Turning
xxKeyboard/Computer Operation
xxGross Grasp
xxFine Finger Manipulation
xxHand/Arm Coordination
xxPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
xxCarry
xxTransfer/Push/Pull Patients
xxSeeing Near w/Acuity
xxFeeling (Sensation)
xxColor Vision
xxHearing Clearly
xxPulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
xxReaching Above Shoulder Level
xxReaching Forward
xxLifting Floor to Knuckle
x20#Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
x20#Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
X5#Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
x
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$35k-41k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/08/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/04/2024
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