Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• NAI listing with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is required.
• Current American Heart Association HeartSaver certification or higher is required.
• De-escalation training, such as Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or another de-escalation program adopted by ECU Health, is required. If not current at hire, it must be completed within 90 days of employment and maintained without lapse; this requirement does not apply to ambulatory clinical positions.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED, or higher, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care and complete delegated skills and tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Monitor one or more assigned patients in the Observer role for the designated time period and maintain the observation level specified in the patient’s plan of care and medical record.
• Monitor patients for escalating behaviors and alert the nurse if a patient may harm themselves or others.
• Communicate with the patient’s care team, including receiving reports and providing meaningful handoffs.
• Document accurately using established medical-record workflows.
• Conduct hazard surveillance and reduce risks in the patient’s physical environment.
• Engage patients in distraction activities as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement problem-solving, data collection, safe practices, infection control, fire and disaster regulations, and cost-saving activities.
• Attend and use staff-development programs and educational resources; fulfill annual mandatory education requirements.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff and students as delegated by the supervising RN.
• Follow hospital and unit policies and procedures, provide quality patient care, and maintain familiarity with the job description and legal implications of the role.
• Maintain active NAI listing or certification.
• Work effectively with others, communicate respectfully, give and receive constructive feedback, address conflicts that could affect patient care or team relationships, and use the chain of command appropriately.
• Participate in unit goal setting and assist with cost-effective use of equipment and supplies.