Medical Assistant II Urgent Care Float
Company: Advocate Health
Location: Burlington
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Major Responsibilities:
- Performs all the functions of a Medical Assistant I Med Grp
such as preparing and rooming the patient, clinical integration
focus, performing laboratory procedures, assisting the
Physician/Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) with procedures and
administering routine medications, under Physician/Advanced
Practice Clinician (APC) orders or medical group approved standing
order/protocol.
- Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests,
pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals
to other facilities or services. Refers questions to Registered
Nurse and Physicians/APC per scope of practice guidelines and
relays information back to patient as directed.
- Communicates with Physician/APC and other members of the health
care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary.
Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the
patient.
- Performs basic and advanced clinical tasks or skills based on
the specialty skills and competencies such as but not limited to
removal of sutures and staples, audiograms, laboratory procedures
(throat/nose culture, drug screen), phlebotomy - butterfly, venous
heel stick, EKG, spirometry, Holter monitor application,
prescription refills using approved protocols, etc., under clinical
supervision.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as
described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific
information is developed further in the departmental job
standards.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Medical Assistant (CMA) certification issued by the American
Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), orMedical Assistant (CMA)
certification issued by the American Association of Medical
Assistants (AAMA), orCertified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
certification issued by the National Healthcareer Association
(NHA), orMedical Assistant (RMA) certification issued by the
American Medical Technologists (AMT), orMedical Assistant (NCMA)
certification issued by the National Center for Competency Testing
(NCCT), orAMCA - American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)
and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification
issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained
within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not
requiredEducation Required:
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical
Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a
Medical Assistant within the last 5 years.Experience Required:
- Requires 2 years of experience in a clinical practice setting
as a Medical Assistant.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills, within
the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated
competency.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to
develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships
with a variety of patients, team members and physicians.
- Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation
within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with
exposure to electronic medical records systems.
- Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive
patient experience.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel,
climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts
over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with lift,
patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least
one other team member, when available.
- Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on
a case- by- case basis.
- Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with
ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills.
- Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis:
mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be
required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.
Keywords: Advocate Health, Kenosha , Medical Assistant II Urgent Care Float, Healthcare , Burlington, Wisconsin
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