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Job Title:

Medical Assistant

Job Category:

Department/Group:

Specialty Clinic

Department #:

077

Location:

Hill Regional Hospital

Travel Requirement:

None

Level/Salary Range:

Non-exempt

Position Type:

FT - Days

PRN - Days

Job Description

Job Summary: Assists with basic patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of the physician. Maintains environment that is prepared for patient care.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Provides supportive care to the Specialty Clinic patients under the direct supervision of the physician. Performs approved procedures per policy.
• Takes, documents and reports vital signs. Reports abnormal results immediately to physician.
• Takes height and weight measurements.
• Schedule, coordinate and monitor patient appointments
• Assists physicians with assessments, examinations and treatment.
• Records & collects specimens.
• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain.
• Observes, documents and reports patient condition and changes in condition to the physician.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Performs and assists with technical skills as defined in scope of practice.
• Receives and carries out instructions accurately and promptly. All patient care activities are delegated and supervised by the physician.
• Transports patients, as necessary. Assists with moving, ambulating and lifting patients.
• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.
• Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentation, and with all co-workers, patients, visitors and physicians.
• All other duties as assigned by Manager

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.
• Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentation, and with all co-workers, patients, visitors and physicians.
• Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and within established standards.

Professional Requirements:

• Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
• Attends at least 6 staff meetings; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Actively participates in the department’s continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department.

Regulatory Requirements:

• High School graduate
• Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current MA Certification (preferable).
• Medical terminology.

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Job Types: Full-time, PRN

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Office
• Outpatient

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West, TX 76691: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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