Provides direct patient care by recording vital signs, performing EKGs, and assisting with clinical procedures like blood draws and cultures. Additionally, manages patient flow and performs various clerical and administrative duties to support office operations.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program, with certification required within six months of hire. BLS certification is mandatory, and three years of relevant experience is preferred.
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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $16.54 - $29.76 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend Scheduled Hours: Mixed shifts: 8a-830p or 8a-430p Monday-Friday, 845A-515pm weekends and holidays Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 24 Cost Center: 24050 - 4102 Urgent Care This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
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Provides patient care by assisting with the implementation of care plans.
Takes and records vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc.
Performs EKG’s, assists physician and others with clinical procedures such as urine cultures, pregnancy tests, throat cultures, etc.
Draws blood.
Performs a variety of clerical functions to support office functions as needed. $3,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!
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Major Responsibilities: 1.
Provides patient care.
Assesses health status, implements care plans, documents interventions and evaluates patient progress following standard procedures.
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Coordinates patient flow and prepares patient for examination.
Takes and records vital signs and EKG's.
Documents intake questions.
Benefits
Sign-on Bonus
Assists providers and others in clinical procedures as required or directed.
Performs other basic clinical procedures such as venipuncture.
3.
Performs basic office laboratory procedures such as urinalysis, urine culture, pregnancy tests, throat cultures and related procedures.
Draws blood as required or directed.
4.
Returns patient calls and documents in patient record as required or directed by the nurse, provider or physician.
5.
Obtains laboratory results.
Ensures results are brought to the attention of the provider and others as appropriate according to departmental policy.
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Maintains records, reports, logs and other statistical information as required or directed.
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Performs a variety of clerical duties such as typing, filing, scheduling appointments, making phone call and related duties as required or directed.
Assures accurate inventory of supplies based on approved levels.
Rotates stock as required.
Initiates requisitions for re-supply or special items as assigned.
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Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: 1.
High School diploma or equivalent, plus completion of accredited program in Medical Assisting at an accredited school 2.
Certification as a Medical Assistant is required within 6 months of hire and must be maintained 3.
Basic Life Support Certification ((American Red Cross (ARC) BLS certification required)).
American Heart Association (AHA) course completion card accepted at time of hire/transfer but AHA BLS is required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
Experience/Skills: Required: 1.
Knowledge of office and laboratory procedures Preferred: 1.
Minimum of three years of relevant experience Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
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And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
