Medical Assistant (Clinic), Local Contract, 8 weeks, Pinellas Park, FL - 37468656
Job Description
Medical Assistant (Clinic), Local Contract, 8 weeks, Pinellas Park, FL - 37468656
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Hospice Clinic
Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm, 40 hours per week
Locals Only. No Travelers!
8-week assignment - These will be on-site positions, working 40 hours per week at the PACE clinic.
6774 102nd Ave, Suncoast PACE, SUNPCE
Duties:
Job Summary:
The Medical Assistant (MA) will partner with the clinic nurses and physicians/APRNs to help create more efficiency with the use of nurse and physician/APRN time and assume various clinical and non-clinical tasks currently performed by the other clinic staff in compliance with state practice acts and regulations.
Job Responsibilities:
-Rooming and checking in/out clinic patients.
-Order entry.
-Obtaining vital signs on patients.
-Obtain pertinent medical records/test results prior to clinic visits.
-Printing med list and any pertinent information needed by physician/APRN for patient visits.
-Phlebotomy/ Specimen collection/ processing.
-Assist with medication refills and specialist requests.
-Fill out demographic information on forms needing signature by physician/APRN.
-Answer phones and relay messages to staff.
-Perform EKGs.
-Administer nebulizer treatments.
-Assist with ordering clinic supplies.
-Keep clinic rooms clean and stocked with supplies.
-IM/SC injections, under supervision of MD.
-Instrument cleaning/ processing.
-Appointment scheduling for clinic visits.
-Routine clinic equipment maintenance.
-Chaperone for physician/APRN.
-Simple dressing changes, under physician supervision.
-Assisting patients to restroom and with needed ADLs while in clinic.
-Other duties as assigned.
Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
-To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
-The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
-Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-Successfully complete a Competency Assessment upon hire and receive annual competency assessments.
-Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
-Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.
-Post Offer Employment Testing (POET) or Fit for Duty examination (as necessary) with "Capable" result required.
-Have a minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.
-Broad knowledge base of health care problems of the frail elderly.
-Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
-Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
-Skilled in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
-Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, medical staff, staff members and family caregivers.
-Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A
Education:
Required Education:
-High school diploma or general education degree (GED); more advanced education preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education:
-more advanced education
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-Medical Assistant certification.
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