Medical Assistant - Vickery Health Center

Parkland Health•Philadelphia, PA

19h

About The Position

Performs specified patient care activities for an assigned patient population under the direction of the Nurse Manager and Healthcare Provider. The Medical Assistant is committed to providing patient-centered, patient-valued care and supporting patients and their families.

Requirements

Completion of training through an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
No prior experience required.
Obtain current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 90 days of hire and/or placement from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, or Military Training Network.
Demonstrated basic patient care skills and ability to use supplies and assigned equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and PHHS staff.
Ability to demonstrate patient-centered, patient-valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

Perform patient care activities such as administering immunizations and PPDs, drawing blood, performing laboratory procedures and specimen collection, conducting diagnostic tests, and taking vital signs.
Serve as a patient advocate, focusing on patient needs, rights, confidentiality, and religious and cultural preferences.
Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition by notifying and assisting nurses and other health team members.
Document activities performed, including vital signs, immunizations, and PPDs, in accordance with the clinical area's mission, objectives, and standards.
Clean designated or special areas, perform quality control checks, deliver patient specimens when applicable, and escort patients to other areas when needed.
Participate in continuing education activities and apply knowledge gained to current work practices.
Maintain and apply knowledge of cleanliness, infection control, safety, and the use of supplies and equipment.
Monitor patient environments and equipment, correct conditions when appropriate, and report deficiencies or defects for immediate correction.
Identify opportunities to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; make recommendations, implement improvements, and monitor results as appropriate.
Stay current on developments and trends in the field through professional learning activities and maintain applicable certification or licensure.
Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines; develop effective internal controls that promote compliance with laws, accreditation requirements, and health plan requirements; seek guidance as needed.