Medical Assistant - Float Pool

Job Summary

Assists in planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for patients and in coordinating nursing care activities with other health care disciplines under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Works as a team with other staff members to achieve patient care objectives. Identifies and seeks solutions for any clinical problems and reports them to the affected department.

• High School Education/GED or equivalent:
  Preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience:
  Preferred

• Medical Assistant (CMA) certification:
  Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification:
  Required
• Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP within six months of hire.:
  Preferred
• Phlebotomy certificate:
  Preferred

• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients. Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
• Assists the physician with office procedures: preparing instruments needed for suturing, providing equipment and solutions for biopsies, providing supplies needed for splinting, etc.
• Obtains vital signs, and reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician. Performs venipunctures as ordered.
• Performs audiometry and vision testing.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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