Medical Assistant

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Why UConn Health


UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.


PURPOSE OF CLASS :


At UConn Health, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in scheduling, patient flow, assisting with patients and routine clinical tasks in an outpatient, inpatient or specialty setting.


SUPERVISION RECEIVED:


Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher rank.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Maintains smooth and efficient patient flow; may perform routine procedures i.e., vital signs, height, weight, visual acuity, urine testing, in accordance with protocols;
• Prepares patients; assists with exams and special procedures;
• Instructs patients as outlined for basic diagnostic procedures/ treatments/specimen collections;
• Refers patients to appropriate physician/nursing staff when special needs are identified;
• Reports pertinent observations to nurse and/or physician;
• Charts activities in the record;
• Participates in implementation of care plans;
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings; prepares rooms and work area for clinics, including stocking of rooms and carts;
• Inventories and orders equipment;
• Checks equipment and reports that which is malfunctioning; answers phone and performs clerical work as needed;
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:


Knowledge, Skill And Ability :

• Knowledge of medical assisting practices;
• Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, routines;
• Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.

Experience and Training:


General Experience:

• • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program [CAAHEP or ABHES] and designation as a Certified Medical Assistant [CMA] by certifying body as determined by UConn Health, OR
  • A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), OR
  • A Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

• Certified Medical Assistants (RMA), Licensed Practical Nurses ("LPN"), or Emergency Medical Technicians ("EMT") are encouraged to apply. YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR RMA, EMT CERTIFICATION or LPN LICENSE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers. This is the only accepted credential.
  
  
  • Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire but incumbents will be required to obtain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain through employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to infectious/communicable diseases;
• Exposure to some chemical cleaning agents;
• Subject to long periods of standing;
• Considerable effort may be required in assisting/lifting of patients.

SCHEDULE:


Fulltime. Monday - Friday. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with a 60-minute unpaid meal break.


May require travel to other locations to support operational needs