Medical Assistant I (Bilingual, English / Spanish) - Saint Vincent's House

Minimum Qualifications :

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High School or equivalent. Certified or Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program. CPR Certification is required.

Job Summary :

To provide technical, supportive, age-specific, and developmentally appropriate patient care functions for assigned clinical areas.

• Please note : This position is grant-funded and dependent upon continued available funds.

Job Duties :

o Respond in a timely manner to call lights.

o Provides comfort measures to the patient / family.

o Obtains vital signs. Appropriately document the chief complaint and reason for the visit.

o Uses aseptic techniques and infection control measures in the performance of duties.

o Accurately collects excretory specimens, such as urine and feces.

o Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.

o Accurately performs tests, such as basic urine chemistry using chemical strips, guaiac, Ph, blood glucose, UPT, and hemocult.

o Measures and records intake and output as ordered.

o Prepares and assists patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures.

o Recognizes patient care priorities, treatment plans, objectives, and potential crises.

o Under the direction of the physician, provides other treatments and care to patients appropriate to training, as assigned.

o Recognizes and communicates patient needs and unusual occurrences with patients / families.

o Safely and properly administers medications as assigned.

o Serves as patient / family advocate.

o Practices principles of patient and employee confidentiality.

o Utilizes available resources and seeks assistance in dealing with ethical dilemmas, as appropriate.

o Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner.

o Reports and seeks assistance in dealing with guest complaints / concerns.

o Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with patients / family and co-workers.

o Consistently responds to customer requests / needs in an appropriate manner.

o Prioritizes and completes all work in an effective and efficient manner.

o Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility.

o Effectively and efficiently uses time, equipment, and supplies.

o Provides support and assistance, as appropriate.

o With direction, remains calm and purposeful and responds in an appropriate, professional manner in emergent or chaotic situations.

o Participates in clinic meetings / activities and supports the clinical, departmental, and organizational philosophy and goals.

o Accepts responsibility for own growth / development.

o Participates in in-service and ongoing education programs.

o Remains current on all in-service / education / credentials / certification requirements for the position, as appropriate.

o Exchanges constructive feedback with peers and others.

o Conducts self-evaluation and participates in developmental goal setting.

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Salary Range :

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