ASST-MEDICAL - Per Diem (Days), Broward Specialty Surgery Center - Hollywood, FL
About The Position
JOIN OUR TEAM QUALITY CARE DELIVERED BY COMPASSIONATE PEOPLE We know it takes a special person to work in healthcare, and we are committed to providing our people with an enriching and rewarding environment. We deliver the resources, tools and support our employees need to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible — so we can create happier, healthier communities. COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At Tenet, we believe in a diverse and inclusive environment, one that is grounded in our dedication to the health and well-being of all people. Respecting, nurturing and encouraging diversity of thought, background and experience contribute to positive work environments that result in exceptional patient care. We embrace diversity because it's our culture, and because it's the right thing to do. Position Summary: Assists medical staff by rendering basic patient care to surgical patients. May identify and greet patient, escort patient to exam room, verify purpose of visit, take and record vital signs, observe, record and report patient condition. May operate or assist in operating various mechanical devices. Meets physical comfort of patient; reports emergencies and assists in administering emergency treatment. May transport patient via wheelchair or stretcher. Answer phones. Medical record assembled according to unit standard. Pathology tests are filed accurately (example\: lab).
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Strong organizational skills
- Certification as a Medical Assistant or LPN license in the State of FL required
Responsibilities
- Assists medical staff by rendering basic patient care to surgical patients.
- Identify and greet patient
- Escort patient to exam room
- Verify purpose of visit
- Take and record vital signs
- Observe, record and report patient condition
- Operate or assist in operating various mechanical devices
- Meet physical comfort of patient
- Report emergencies and assists in administering emergency treatment
- Transport patient via wheelchair or stretcher
- Answer phones
- Medical record assembled according to unit standard
- Pathology tests are filed accurately (example: lab).
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
