Ambulatory Care Associate - Wertz Clinic

Department Facilities Management (Wertz Clinic) Daily Work Times 7:30am-4:00 pm Shift Days Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours 80 Benefits 403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Position Summary Under the supervision of an Administrator, a Registered Nurse, Physician, or Non-Physician Provider who delegates tasks based upon both patient and clinic need. The Ambulatory Care Associate is a member of the patient care delivery team, and as designated per established policies and procedures, assumes primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The ACA position necessitates significant contact with an RN, Administrator, Physician or NPP, patients, and families, thus warranting a high degree of interpersonal and customer service skills that promote a caring and healing environment. Responsibilities Assist the Multidisciplinary Team and other ambulative staff by gathering data. Obtain and document patient’s vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, etc. Complete ambulatory intake process including screening questions, Allergy Updates, and medication reconciliation. Report changes in patient medical condition to the RN. Promote and perform the coordination of patient flow throughout the clinical area in an efficient, caring and safe manner. Perform a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of the MDT which may include, but are not limited to: Pulse Oximetry, Specimen Collection, Phlebotomy, I.V. Starts, EKGs, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Tracheostomy Care, Colostomy Care, and simple dressing changes. Prepare examination or treatment room by completing the following tasks as needed. Assist physician, NPP, or RN and other ambulatory staff with patient examinations by helping to move or position patient for procedure, handing instruments to physician, etc. In Infusion Center, clean chairs in between patients; provide assistance and comfort to the patients. Clean and sterilize instruments according to established procedures. Responsible for appropriate handling of all chemotherapeutic agents and/or spills per policy and procedures. Requirements High school diploma or GED. Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant Program, a Certified Medical Assistant Program, or equivalent training. Preferred Previous ambulatory experience. Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 25003632 Daily Work Times: 7:30a - 4:00p Hours per pay period: 80 On Call: No Weekends: No #J-18808-Ljbffr McLaren Health Care