Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Days - MPG

Memorial Healthcare

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office. At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Can be graduate of an accredited EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or MA (Medical Assistant) Diploma program, possess Medical Assistant Registration or Medical Assistant Certification; or have six (6) months of patient care experience.
• Six (6) months of patient care experience in lieu of graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision and training of an assigned preceptor, learns and assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, height and weight, takes brief history on current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information as appropriate.
• Under the supervision and training of an assigned preceptor, maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Under the supervision and training of an assigned preceptor, performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration while demonstrates professionalism at all times.
• Under the supervision and training of an assigned preceptor. Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application and procedural tray/room set-up.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED