CMA - Peoria Women's Health

Springfield Clinic•Peoria, IL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flex Clinical Staff member is responsible for patient care according to individual needs of the patient population within the rules and regulations of their scope of practice and managing the operations of the office on a daily basis. Job Relationships Reports to the Operations Manager

Requirements

Educated as a CMA, LPN or RN by an approved program.
Current licensure in the state of Illinois or certification for CMA.
CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
Assume accountability and responsibility for own practice and that, which is delegated.

Responsibilities

Obtain medical information, chief complaints, vital signs and diagnostic test results in preparation for physician examination and documents in the medical record.
Assist the physician in the examination treatment of the patient by handing instruments, providing dressings, preparing equipment, etc. according to Infection Control Policy.
Administer care treatments prescribed by the provider within scope of practice.
Provides for continuity of care with patient treatment plans prescribed by the provider by putting in orders, scheduling tests and procedures, relaying patient results to providers and patients as appropriate, make referrals to other agencies, obtaining prior authorizations or certifications as needed.
Serve as a patient advocate by protecting patient rights and give attention to complaints regarding service.
Provide emotional support and guidance to patients/family.
Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to performance standards including dress code.
Insure confidentiality for patients and staff.
Maintain knowledge by attending appropriate education programs, reading current journals and literature, and documents for yearly evaluation.
Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Orient new personnel to specialty.
Perform other job duties as assigned.