Student Medical Assistant: Fall start

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general patient care, including greeting and preparing patients for the healthcare provider, by following established standards and procedures. Obtains and records vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem. Additionally, may be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic and/or inhalant administration. Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record). May perform routine tests including, but not limited to, EKGs. Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing. Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by healthcare provider. Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the healthcare provider. Communicates plan(s) of care with patient and family, Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the Clinic Manager or healthcare provider(s). Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights. Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required. Performs other duties as assigned by Clinic Manager, Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency
Current enrollment in an accredited medical assistant program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS).
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.
May require valid Driver’s License as needed.

Responsibilities

Performs general patient care, including greeting and preparing patients for the healthcare provider, by following established standards and procedures.
Obtains and records vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic and/or inhalant administration.
Follows clinic procedure/protocol for the organization and management of the electronic medical record (i.e. test results, retrieval, filing, creation, repair, charging of electronic medical record).
May perform routine tests including, but not limited to, EKGs.
Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by healthcare provider.
Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the healthcare provider.
Communicates plan(s) of care with patient and family.
Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the Clinic Manager or healthcare provider(s).
Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
Performs other duties as assigned by Clinic Manager, Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).