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Tampa General Hospital
Medical Assistant Certified - Licensed Practical Nurse - USFTGP Pediatrics Developmental and Behavioral
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$35,327 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Assistant Certified
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- USFTGP Pediatrics Developmental and Behavioral
- ( 2600030E ) Description Under general supervision of the department manager, medical staff, nursing staff, and Sr Medical Assistant/Lead Medical Assistant, the Certified Medical Assistant follows policies, procedures, and professional guidelines.
Qualifications Required Skills :
High School Diploma or GED- Required Certified
- Clinical Medical Assistant Or Registered Medical Assistant Or MA-ARMA And Basic Life Support Work Experience and Additional Information Minimum of 3 months of experience in a healthcare setting Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and basic clinical procedures.
- Skill in drawing blood for laboratory testing and ensuring proper specimen handling
- Competency in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information
- Proficient in performing clinical tasks, including patient rooming, and ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment.
- Competent in using electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and retrieval of patient information.
- Demonstrates the ability to prepare for and assist with medical procedures.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform various clerical duties essential to the operations of the practice, including but not limited to, answering phones professionally, greeting patients, filing, faxing and scanning of documents.
- Demonstrates all of the