Medical Assistant

Description:

JOB TITLE

MEDICAL

ASSISTANT/NURSING ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT

RHC

CHAIN OF COMMAND

RHC DIRECTOR or

CHIEF NURSING OFFICER SUPERVISES

NO

ONE PAYSCALE

HOURLY, NON

EXEMPT JOB SUMMARY

Provides assistance with patient care in a clinic environment. Assists with providing a safe, clean setting for patients during their clinic visits. Utilizes appropriate equipment and resources under supervision of a physician or licensed staff member.

Physical and Mental requirements:

extended periods of sitting/standing manual dexterity repetitive motion lifting/carrying more than or equal to 50 lbs. stooping reaching kneeling/bending walking visual acuity hearing acuity

Work Conditions:

inside occasional highly stressful

Hazards:

OHSA Blood Bourne Pathogens Class III Types of Clients Served:

Neonate 1yr Adolescent 12-17yrs Child/Pediatric 1-11 yrs. Adult (18-55 yrs.) Geriatric (>55 yrs.)

Requirements:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

1. High School Graduate or equivalent.

Licensure, Registry, Certification:

1.

None Personal Job related skills:

1. Effective oral and written communications skills.

Experience:

Prior Work Experience:

1. One year of experience in a medical setting preferred.

Technical Training:

1. None required.

Primary Responsibilities :

RATING Provides clinic services and care for patients 1. Takes and records blood pressure readings, weight, and length measurements. 2. Assists physicians and prepares patients for various types of examinations and procedures. 3. Applies or changes dressings as requested. 4. Assists physician with minor surgical procedures performed in the clinic. 5. Performs basic life support skills in an emergency situation. 6. Follows aseptic procedures and universal precautions when involved in direct patient contact or handling potentially infectious materials. Assists with maintaining patients' files. 1. Prior to examination, obtains subjective information related to patients' perception of health. 2. Collects necessary information received concerning x-ray and laboratory reports, data from referring physicians, and surgical or other procedure reports for patient's files. Maintains supplies and equipment. 1. Insures that inventory of necessary supplies and equipment is maintained for diagnostic and treatment procedures. 2. Is responsible for stocking supplies in exam rooms and assures the cleanliness of the rooms. 3. Cleans and sterilizes surgical instruments, labels the type of instrument and records the date.

JOB RELATED FACTORS 1.

Communicates positively and respectfully to audience (coworkers, patients, physicians, and others) 2. Performs required tasks without prompting and adjusts appropriately to situations. 3. Adheres to the attendance policy. 4. Follows District and Department Policies. 5.Attends required meetings and in-services 6. Participates in Hospital District Safety Program and QA Programs 7. Uses time and resources wisely. 8. Maintains HIPAA, keeping patient and hospital confidentiality 9. Maintains adequate supplies of items needed to perform job, orders, or reports low items to supervisor. 10. Practices proper phone etiquette, identifying self and department. 11. Reports adverse events regarding patients, guests, or self to supervisor immediately. Medical Assistant 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 209 NW 8th Street, Seminole, TX 79360 Seminole Hospital District 7 reviews

Description:

JOB TITLE

MEDICAL

ASSISTANT/NURSING ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT

RHC

CHAIN OF COMMAND

RHC DIRECTOR or

CHIEF NURSING OFFICER SUPERVISES

NO

ONE PAYSCALE

HOURLY, NON

EXEMPT JOB SUMMARY

Provides assistance with patient care in a clinic environment. Assists with providing a safe, clean setting for patients during their clinic visits. Utilizes appropriate equipment and resources under supervision of a physician or licensed staff member.

Physical and Mental requirements:

extended periods of sitting/standing manual dexterity repetitive motion lifting/carrying more than or equal to 50 lbs. stooping reaching kneeling/bending walking visual acuity hearing acuity

Work Conditions:

inside occasional highly stressful

Hazards:

OHSA Blood Bourne Pathogens Class III Types of Clients Served:

Neonate 1yr Adolescent 12-17yrs Child/Pediatric 1-11 yrs. Adult (18-55 yrs.) Geriatric (>55 yrs.)

Requirements:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

1. High School Graduate or equivalent.

Licensure, Registry, Certification:

1.

None Personal Job related skills:

1. Effective oral and written communications skills.

Experience:

Prior Work Experience:

1. One year of experience in a medical setting preferred.

Technical Training:

1. None required.

Primary Responsibilities :

RATING Provides clinic services and care for patients 1. Takes and records blood pressure readings, weight, and length measurements. 2. Assists physicians and prepares patients for various types of examinations and procedures. 3. Applies or changes dressings as requested. 4. Assists physician with minor surgical procedures performed in the clinic. 5. Performs basic life support skills in an emergency situation. 6. Follows aseptic procedures and universal precautions when involved in direct patient contact or handling potentially infectious materials. Assists with maintaining patients' files. 1. Prior to examination, obtains subjective information related to patients' perception of health. 2. Collects necessary information received concerning x-ray and laboratory reports, data from referring physicians, and surgical or other procedure reports for patient's files. Maintains supplies and equipment. 1. Insures that inventory of necessary supplies and equipment is maintained for diagnostic and treatment procedures. 2. Is responsible for stocking supplies in exam rooms and assures the cleanliness of the rooms. 3. Cleans and sterilizes surgical instruments, labels the type of instrument and records the date.

JOB RELATED FACTORS 1.

Communicates positively and respectfully to audience (coworkers, patients, physicians, and others) 2. Performs required tasks without prompting and adjusts appropriately to situations. 3. Adheres to the attendance policy. 4. Follows District and Department Policies. 5.Attends required meetings and in-services 6. Participates in Hospital District Safety Program and QA Programs 7. Uses time and resources wisely. 8. Maintains HIPAA, keeping patient and hospital confidentiality 9. Maintains adequate supplies of items needed to perform job, orders, or reports low items to supervisor. 10. Practices proper phone etiquette, identifying self and department. 11. Reports adverse events regarding patients, guests, or self to supervisor immediately.