Certified Medical Assistant - PRN

Division

• Eskenazi
• Health
• Sub-Division:
• Hospital
• Req ID: 26133
• Schedule:
• PRN/Per
• Diem
• Shift: Varied (Days/Evenings) Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. FLSA Status Non-ExemptJob Role Summary The Certified Medical Assistant – PRN provides patient care which takes into account patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals. Alters activities/behaviors to ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Proactively contributes to
• Eskenazi
• Health’s mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable populations of Marion County. Models Eskenazi Health values This position works on an as needed, PRN basisEssential Functions and Responsibilities Maintains a safe patient/clinic environment; practice is in compliance with Eskenazi Health’s safety standards Demonstrates good communication skills using appropriate medical terminology Exhibits legal and ethical professional conduct, follows organizational/site-specific protocols/processes Provides patient care which takes into account patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals. Alters activities/behaviors to ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric) Integrates cultural/population specific diversity needs into patient care as well as integrating physiological, psychological and cultural needs Measures and records vital signs, heights, weights, other parameters including pain assessment Interviews patient and records history, chief complaint, other findings Calls prescriptions (except Schedule II medications) to pharmacy for the provider per written orders Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests including EKGs Assists provider with exams and minor office procedures Collects and processes lab specimens including phlebotomy Monitors follow-up of tests and lab studies done and notifies provider Performs point-of-care testing, including pertinent quality control testing, documenting results Prepares and administers medications (with exceptions per organizational or site-specific guidelines) with provider written order Demonstrates competence/accountability in the administration of medications, treatments, performing tests Changes/applies dressings, removes sutures, other minor procedures Performs CPR when needed Accurately, legibly, legally documents findings, services provided (including medication administration), education/instructions given, completes other required documentation Cleans rooms after each patient exam Answers phones/makes phone calls as needed/directed Helps maintain clinic flow Operates standard office equipment Schedules appointments Maintains supplies and equipment (stocking/ordering) including routine stocking of exam rooms Alters activities/behaviors to provide population-specific and age-specific care Maintains required certifications (organizationally and as required by site) Assists with the orientation of other staff members including Medical Assistant Externs Must sit together with Clinical Team Works on an as needed, PRN basis Job Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent Graduation from an education program for the medical assistant required Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required CPR certification (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification is preferred) Current TB Education certification is preferred