Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Provides direct patient care by assisting patients with changing linens, ambulation, and transport. Maintains a clean and orderly patient care environment. Assists during patient examinations and procedures. Obtains and records patient vital signs, provides nutritional intake and reports results and observations. Demonstrates the primary goal of efficiently providing surgical services that exceed customer expectations and improve clinical and financial operations. Assists with gathering pre-operative patient information, such as labs, EKG's, orders, H&P's and clearances, from physician offices. Assists with daily filing and organizing of patient charts and paperwork in the pre-assessment area.

Reporting Relationship:

Position reports to Clinical Director

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knows and adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
• Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for peri-operative nursing care according to accepted standards.
• Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge in aseptic technique.
• Demonstrates ability to understand the unique needs of each age group of the patient population.
• Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.
• Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
• Uses good body mechanics and aseptic technique.
• Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
• Able to take vital signs and apply V/S monitors and documents appropriately.
• Informs Manager of applicable day-to-day situations.
• Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent. Medical Assistant certification, current CPR. Demonstrates necessary clinical competency.

Job Behavior:

Reflective of Mission Statement: USPI's mission is to provide firstclass surgical services for the local community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated. Portrays the facility in a positive light to others. Avoids being involved in gossip spreading or conversations that promote discord of staff members. Maintains professional conduct and appearance.

Must be certified Medical Assistant

$25.00 to $28.00 an hour. Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience.