CLINICAL CLERICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT - ENDOSCOPY

Covenant HealthCare • Saginaw, MI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Endoscopy Surgical Services CCMA is responsible for supportive tasks that assist the Endoscopy Technician, Health Unit Coordinator, and Unit Aide. Also responsible to provide basic patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Endoscopy Surgical Services CCMA demonstrates excellent customer service consistent with the standards contained in the mission, vision and values of Covenant Healthcare.

Requirements

• High School graduate, completion of Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or Home Health Aide program
• Strong oral, writing and communication skills
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Ability to work independently or function effectively on a team
• Demonstrates sound judgment in difficult or sensitive situations
• Consistently demonstrates confidentiality and adherence to HIPPA guidelines
• Must be able to work well with the public and also remain tactful in often hectic and stressful situations
• Knowledge of existing software systems within the hospital
• Communicates with patients and families in a professional, therapeutic and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Health Unit Coordinator or Registered Nurse with posting cases to the procedure schedule
• Assists Unit Aide with cleaning carts and making beds between cases as able
• Schedules procedures as needed
• Collaborates with coworkers in a friendly and cooperative manner
• Assists with patient transports as directed
• Communicates updates and problems in a timely manner to management
• Has clinical and social contact with patients, including all age groups
• Assists with simple procedures and follows standard precautions
• Assists Endoscopy technicians in the scope room. Duties include proper scope handling, cleaning and testing. Performs quality checks, assembles scopes for appropriate scheduled procedures
• Performs vital signs, measures height and weight and other data as requested
• Ambulates, transports, and positions patients with proper body mechanics
• Collects urine specimens, sends lab specimens appropriately
• Develops knowledge and competence with Provation
• Actively participates in quality management
• Participates in patient care and unit activities to achieve compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Makes recommendations for improvements, enhancements, resolutions
• Assists with quality checks, temperature checks, and other HFAP required monitors as assigned
• Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time off to support work-life balance
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED