MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFIED
Company: University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Location: Edgewood
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Department: Southwest Mesa ClinicFTE: 0.05Casual Pool (as
needed)Shift: DaysPosition Summary:Perform a variety of front and
back office clerical duties in support of assigned area to include
but not limited to collecting patient data, obtaining patient
medical history; performing treatment procedures, preparing
instruments for sterilization; maintaining a sanitary work area;
coordinating and scheduling appointments and verifying medical
coverage. May perform a variety of clerical duties to include basic
cashiering duties. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental
policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include
neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age
groups.Detailed responsibilities:* PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to
and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical
Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable* PATIENT
CARE - Assist in preparation of patient care to include the
admission, transfer and discharge process; phone in prescriptions;
assist the provider with a variety of treatment procedures as
requested to include setting up sterile fields and chaperoning*
PATIENT CARE - Perform routine non-invasive treatment procedures to
include saturation, administration and urine dipsticks; may perform
invasive procedures to include but not limited to phlebotomy, ear
irrigation, catheterization, and EKG's* MEDICATION - Administer
medication, including Parenteral (IM, SQ, ID); Oral Drops, Eye
Drops, and Oral via Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical
findings (After completion of UNMH MA Medication Administration
course)* PATIENT CARE - Perform basic patient initial screening;
intakes and records vital signs; records chief complaints; patient
data collection; report any changes in condition or behavior of
patients to appropriate personnel* DATA - Enter various data into
computer and forms; verify data, make corrections and ensure
accuracy; schedule patient appointments; answer and direct phone
calls as requested; take and relay messages to providers* CASHIER -
Perform basic cashiering duties; collect monies for various
activities; close and balance cash register* ENVIRONMENT - Maintain
a sanitary work area to include patient care rooms, equipment and
instruments; report equipment problems; order and stock supplies;
maintain appropriate PAR levels* CUSTOMER SERVICE - Provide and
ensure quality service and customer satisfaction* RELATED WORK -
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required* PATIENT
SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and
protocols* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to
patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety
through questioning of current policies and processes* PATIENT
SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions
and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk* PATIENT
SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns,
medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner* PATIENT
SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own
care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that
they don't understand or may "not seem
right"QualificationsEducation:Essential:* High School or GED
Equivalent* Program Graduate* CourseEducation
specialization:Essential:* MA program graduate or 2 yrs MA
experience on DD Form 214* UNMH MA Safe Med Admin Course Completion
w/in 90 DaysExperience:Essential:No minimum experience
requiredNonessential:1 year directly related experienceBilingual
English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or
NavajoCredentials:Essential:* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof
Rescuers w/in 30 daysPhysical Conditions:Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to
100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move
objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of
those for Medium Work.Working conditions:Essential:* Sig Hazard:
Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE* May be required to
travel to various work sites* Limited access to med room. Med Admin
Policy, Att A* May be required or is required to rotate work
shiftsDepartment: Clinical Nursing Support
Keywords: University of New Mexico - Hospitals, Albuquerque , MEDICAL ASSISTANT CERTIFIED, Healthcare , Edgewood, New Mexico
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