Ambulatory Care Associate

McLaren Health Care • Detroit, MI

73d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant Program, a Certified Medical Assistant Program, or equivalent training.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Ambulatory experience

Responsibilities

• Assist the Multidisciplinary Team and other Ambulatory 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/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.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED