Vein Center Assistant

Yavapai Regional Medical Center•Prescott Valley, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the operations of the Vein Center by performing patient registration and providing patient care under the direction of the Vein Center providers and clinical staff. Optimizes work flow including escorting patients to exam room, carrying out patient history interviews, taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, providing patient information/instructions, exiting patients, etc. Prepares and organizes and maintains exam rooms and work space including restocking supplies in patient rooms, nurses' stations and medication closet and maintains inventory, sterilizing instruments, etc. Checks patients’ medical records for pertinent data; reviews and maintains current patient information/demographic data. Assists with pre and post exams, bedside procedures, tests and other procedures as directed. Assists with the application, changing and removal of wound dressings. Conveys clinical instructions and provides education to patients under the direction of the practitioner or RN.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED
One year of patient care experience with the completion of an approved or accredited medical assistant training program that satisfies CAAHEP, ABHES or Dept of Education guidelines or meets the exception criteria outlined by the state of Arizona OR Two years of patient care experience supporting clinical staff and providers in a clinic or hospital setting
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certificate
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology or successful completion of medical terminology course (in YRMC LMS system) within six months of hire
Ability to take patient's vital statistics
Ability to assist with medical examinations and procedures
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing providing excellent customer service
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities/tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Basic computer literacy and proficiency

Nice To Haves

One year of receptionist or admitting experience in a healthcare setting
Experience performing EKGs
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred; Cerner strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Performs patient registration and provides patient care under the direction of the Vein Center providers and clinical staff.
Optimizes workflow by escorting patients to exam rooms, conducting patient history interviews, taking and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, providing patient information/instructions, and exiting patients.
Prepares, organizes, and maintains exam rooms and workspace, including restocking supplies, maintaining inventory, and sterilizing instruments.
Checks patients' medical records for pertinent data and reviews/maintains current patient information/demographic data.
Assists with pre and post exams, bedside procedures, tests, and other procedures as directed.
Assists with the application, changing, and removal of wound dressings.
Conveys clinical instructions and provides education to patients under the direction of the practitioner or RN.