Medical Assistant, Supp/PRN (Mon-Fri 8-5pm) Central Staffing

Memorial Hermann Health System • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant performs direct and indirect patient care in Cardiac Advanced Heart Failure Clinics under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician. The role supports clinic operations in the Southwest, Greater Heights, and TMC targeted areas and follows the skills inventory and Practice policies and procedures. Care includes collecting and documenting patient information, preparing patients for examinations, assisting with and performing treatments and procedures within the medical assistant’s scope, and coordinating care with physicians and other healthcare team members. The position is listed as supplemental/PRN, with the stated shift time of Monday through Friday, 0800–1700.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification from an accredited school; clinical education and/or experience may substitute for the certificate.
• Current CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Demonstrated skills for the assigned specialty area, function, or procedures.
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting.
• Knowledge of OSHA and CLIA, HIPAA, general office tasks, and filing systems.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical experience in a designated specialty area.
• Phlebotomy skills and working knowledge of EKG procedures.
• Ability to perform accurate blood draws while supporting patient care and clinic workflow.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced direct and indirect patient care under physician direction, according to the skills inventory and the needs and age of the patient population.
• Assist in planning and implementing direct patient care and document care in the patient medical record according to Practice policies and procedures.
• Collect patient and family data per Practice protocol, including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, medication, allergy, and environmental information.
• Collect and document vital signs, height, weight, and chief complaint, recording information accurately and promptly.
• Prepare patients for examinations; assist providers with treatments and procedures; and perform treatments and procedures within the medical assistant’s scope.
• Call in prescriptions, take patient phone calls and offer advice, triage appointments, and stock rooms.
• Assist physicians in meeting patient and family learning needs and communicate with physicians and healthcare team members to support quality care.
• Administer medication as directed using the five rights.
• Process and coordinate referrals and orders for outside tests as directed by a physician, and report results to patients as directed.
• Collect specimens.
• Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
• Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals; and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed