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Posted : Monday, November 06, 2023 09:11 AM
*Job Title: *Certified Medical Assistant
*Department: *Nursing
*Reports to: *Lead Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrician,
*Employment Status: *Non-Exempt
*Supervisory Responsibilities: *None.
*General Summary* Cares for pediatric patients as part of a collaborative health care team in a medical office setting.
The employee in this position may serve as a triage nurse if designated.
*Essential Job Functions* - Assesses vital signs in pediatric patients as part of work-up process each visit - Interviews clients/parents as part of the patient work-up process - Utilizes a computer and various computer programs, especially the electronic health system - Administers medications to pediatric patients - Administers vaccinations and medications through subcutaneous or intramuscular route - Performs basic lab tests and in-patient procedures - Assists nurse practitioners and physicians in the care of patients - Performs basic patient/parent education appropriate to the clinic setting - Observes appropriate measures for infection control - Observes appropriate measures for patient safety - Triages patients in the clinic or over the phone - Provides medical advice and direction, within the appropriate scope of practice and under the appropriate supervision, to patients and families - Acts as a liaison between nurse practitioners and physicians, and their patients, in the clinic and over the phone - Processes and transmits prescriptions under the proper direction and within company protocol - Performs other duties as assigned *Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* - Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process - Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedures - Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families - Ability to work collaboratively with other health care professionals - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships - Ability to maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines - Skill in communicating clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and Others.
Ability to use fine motor skills for tasks related to patient care - Skill in BLS and/or other specialized emergency response, as appropriate within the scope of practice - Ability to record activities, document assessments, medication administration, procedures performed, etc.
in accordance with accepted principles of nursing documentation - Ability to use the computer and learn new software programs - Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools.
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds - Ability to remain focused and organized - Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to pediatric patients - Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions Ability to work in an extremely busy ambulatory clinic setting - Ability to work closely and well with others - Ability to work 8 hour shifts, and occasionally to work weekends or overtime - Skill in administering medications and vaccinations by injection - Skill in assessing vital signs in the pediatric patient including: height, weight, temperature, heart rate, head circumference, - blood pressure, 02 saturation, etc.
- Ability to perform routine tests such as vision and hearing, lead, and routine laboratory tests .
- Ability to obtain patient medical history and enter the data in the EHR.
- Ability to operate equipment to administer routine diagnostic test for patients .
- Knowledge of proper technique for sterilizing supplies and equipment.
- Ability to take inventory and submit order requests for medical supplies and materials to the Supervisor.
- Ability to perform basic clerical duties - Ability to use proper phone etiquette when communicating with patients or other health care providers - Ability to schedule appointments .
- Knowledge of proper procedures for specimen collection, storage, and processing - Knowledge of basic medical terminology *Qualifications/Education and Experience* - National Certification as a Medical Assistant - Current BLS certification - Experience in pediatrics and/or rural health preferred - Ability to speak and write using proper English - Ability to use computers and the HER *Physical Requirements* - _Seeing: _Must be able to see well enough to read emails, documents, reports, etc.
- _Hearing: _must be able hear well enough to communicate with other staff, clients, vendors, etc.
Must be able to hear well - enough to assess blood pressure manually using a stethoscope - _Standing/Walking: _Must be able to move about the office, including up and down stairs - _Climbing/stooping/kneeling: _Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up items, assist parents and children in performing - necessary tasks (removing shoes, stepping onto the scale, assuming the correct position for height assessment, etc).
- _Lifting/pulling/pushing: _Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds - _Fingering/grasping/feeling: _Must be able to type and perform technical tasks.
*Working Conditions: *Normal working conditions absent extreme factors *Note: *The statements herein are intended to describe the general natures and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with patient and family needs and as appropriate in the medical office setting Ability to work with patients and families in a variety of education and socio-economic levels Skill in time management and multi-tasking Skill in using sensory and cognitive functions to assess, process, and prioritize information Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Rotating weekends Work setting: * Clinic * In-person Work Location: In person
*General Summary* Cares for pediatric patients as part of a collaborative health care team in a medical office setting.
The employee in this position may serve as a triage nurse if designated.
*Essential Job Functions* - Assesses vital signs in pediatric patients as part of work-up process each visit - Interviews clients/parents as part of the patient work-up process - Utilizes a computer and various computer programs, especially the electronic health system - Administers medications to pediatric patients - Administers vaccinations and medications through subcutaneous or intramuscular route - Performs basic lab tests and in-patient procedures - Assists nurse practitioners and physicians in the care of patients - Performs basic patient/parent education appropriate to the clinic setting - Observes appropriate measures for infection control - Observes appropriate measures for patient safety - Triages patients in the clinic or over the phone - Provides medical advice and direction, within the appropriate scope of practice and under the appropriate supervision, to patients and families - Acts as a liaison between nurse practitioners and physicians, and their patients, in the clinic and over the phone - Processes and transmits prescriptions under the proper direction and within company protocol - Performs other duties as assigned *Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* - Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process - Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedures - Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families - Ability to work collaboratively with other health care professionals - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships - Ability to maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines - Skill in communicating clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and Others.
Ability to use fine motor skills for tasks related to patient care - Skill in BLS and/or other specialized emergency response, as appropriate within the scope of practice - Ability to record activities, document assessments, medication administration, procedures performed, etc.
in accordance with accepted principles of nursing documentation - Ability to use the computer and learn new software programs - Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools.
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds - Ability to remain focused and organized - Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to pediatric patients - Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions Ability to work in an extremely busy ambulatory clinic setting - Ability to work closely and well with others - Ability to work 8 hour shifts, and occasionally to work weekends or overtime - Skill in administering medications and vaccinations by injection - Skill in assessing vital signs in the pediatric patient including: height, weight, temperature, heart rate, head circumference, - blood pressure, 02 saturation, etc.
- Ability to perform routine tests such as vision and hearing, lead, and routine laboratory tests .
- Ability to obtain patient medical history and enter the data in the EHR.
- Ability to operate equipment to administer routine diagnostic test for patients .
- Knowledge of proper technique for sterilizing supplies and equipment.
- Ability to take inventory and submit order requests for medical supplies and materials to the Supervisor.
- Ability to perform basic clerical duties - Ability to use proper phone etiquette when communicating with patients or other health care providers - Ability to schedule appointments .
- Knowledge of proper procedures for specimen collection, storage, and processing - Knowledge of basic medical terminology *Qualifications/Education and Experience* - National Certification as a Medical Assistant - Current BLS certification - Experience in pediatrics and/or rural health preferred - Ability to speak and write using proper English - Ability to use computers and the HER *Physical Requirements* - _Seeing: _Must be able to see well enough to read emails, documents, reports, etc.
- _Hearing: _must be able hear well enough to communicate with other staff, clients, vendors, etc.
Must be able to hear well - enough to assess blood pressure manually using a stethoscope - _Standing/Walking: _Must be able to move about the office, including up and down stairs - _Climbing/stooping/kneeling: _Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up items, assist parents and children in performing - necessary tasks (removing shoes, stepping onto the scale, assuming the correct position for height assessment, etc).
- _Lifting/pulling/pushing: _Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds - _Fingering/grasping/feeling: _Must be able to type and perform technical tasks.
*Working Conditions: *Normal working conditions absent extreme factors *Note: *The statements herein are intended to describe the general natures and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with patient and family needs and as appropriate in the medical office setting Ability to work with patients and families in a variety of education and socio-economic levels Skill in time management and multi-tasking Skill in using sensory and cognitive functions to assess, process, and prioritize information Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Rotating weekends Work setting: * Clinic * In-person Work Location: In person
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• Location : 1809 South Church Street, Smithfield, VA
• Post ID: 9127424450
