Medical Assistant - Benton Clinic

Job description

Functions of Position:
• Provides basic nursing care and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
• Explains procedures to patient prior to initiation and participates in instruction as necessary.
• Smiles and talks with patient, even if patient appears unresponsive.
• Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weights as required.
• Promotes good public relations for the nursing department/hospital.
• Records information from the patient in a clear and accurate manner.
• Respects the confidentiality of patient, hospital, and physician related information.
• Provides for patient privacy at all times.
• Participates in Quality Improvement.
• Assists with diagnostic tests, special procedures and specimen collection as required.
• Communicates and collaborates with health care team members to provide quality patient care.
• Competently performs core and unit specific clinical skills.
• Answers calls promptly.
• Knowledgeable of proper and safe use of patient care equipment.
• Utilizes basic problem solving skills to prevent/resolve issues.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate inventory of medical and office supplies for day to day operations.
• Assists LPN/RN/NP/Physician with daily operations of the office.
• Performs other duties delegated by supervisor as needed.
• Calls in medications to pharmacy under direct supervision of Physician/NP.

Qualifications:
• Completion of an approved Certified Nurse Assistant course preferred. BLS training.
• Previous Nurse Assistant experience preferred.

Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm