Sports Med

Carle Health•Bloomington, IL

23h•$17 - $28

About The Position

The Med Asst maintains department patient care supplies, ensures timely flow of patients, and assists physicians and nurses to provide optimal care to patients and families.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Medical Terminology

Responsibilities

Cares for and assists patients as appropriate, brings patient care issues to the providers attention.
Cleans and stocks exam rooms.
Obtains and documents a proper intake including, but not limited to patient's health history, vital signs, and health risk factors, assesses condition via MORSE fall scale or Oswestry pain scale as appropriate.
Provides patient education materials, communicates physician advice/instructions to the patient.
Obtains patient consent for care/in office procedures.
Sets up and assists with office surgeries and procedures including, but not limited to: US injections, C-arm injections and fracture closed reductions, podiatric office procedures.
Cast and splint application, removal and patient education.
Dressing changes and applications with patient education.
Suture and staple removal.
Fits patients with boots, braces and other DME items as ordered by the provider. Provides patient education specific for the item.
Prepares injections.
Obtains all lab, imaging, op note and office visits from outside facilities.
Places orders for physical therapy, imaging, lab work, etc as ordered by the provider.
Works closely with the provider, nursing and other staff to ensure quality patient care.
Ensure patient confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned.
Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
Compliance with HIPPA, OSHA, and Red Flag rules.
Prepares instruments for sterilization.
Ensure autoclave is in proper working order.
Checks AED's weekly to ensure they are in good working order.
Ordering/maintaining/stocking of supplies for clinic use.
Checking clean/dirty laundry status and ensuring we have appropriate stock on hand.
Coordinates packaging and pick up of Biohazard waste for disposal.