Medical Assistant

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation•Plymouth, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide Health Services Unit (HSU) with full clerical and receptionist services, transcribe physician orders, and oversee patient medical chart system; act as a liaison between HSU and other departments to facilitate scheduling of patient healthcare services; provide patient care and treatments, administer medications, and monitor vital signs under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director or other MD and administrative supervision of Manager of Health Services or designee. This role is for 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Training Program and/or minimum of 2 years phlebotomy experience
Must be age 21 or older
Current BLS certification
Certification must be from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree
Current first aide certification
Current nursing assistant certification

Responsibilities

Provide Health Services Unit (HSU) with full clerical and receptionist services, transcribe physician orders, and oversee patient medical chart system.
Act as a liaison between HSU and other departments to facilitate scheduling of patient healthcare services.
Provide patient care and treatments, administer medications, and monitor vital signs under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director or other MD and administrative supervision of Manager of Health Services or designee.
Transcribe Physician orders including medication and/or lab orders accurately and timely while maintaining confidentiality with all patient documentation.
Coordinate patient healthcare activities/appointments, acting as liaison between HSU and recovery units, off-campus programs and outside healthcare providers.
Provide clerical and other support to Health Services unit staff.
Perform and monitor Vital Signs competently to ensure optimal patient care.
Provide assistance to patients/customers as directed by the Registered Nurse to result in timely delivery of services.
Continually seek and maintain knowledge necessary to facilitate optimal patient care and comfort.