Medical Assistant
Location: , Maine
Description: Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems is at the momment seeking for Medical Assistant right now, this occupation will be designated in Maine. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Job summary: Assist with patient flow in a very busy Pediatric Physician Practice
Brief Summary of Duties: Greet and assist patients & families courteously A! ssist administrative/office staff with phone call coverage Preps patients to be seen in the practice according to hospital and practice standards. Performs and documents results of point of care testing and appropriate interventions Follow-up visits are scheduled at time of discharge, per protocol and Patient/Family is notified of next appointment Assist physicians with admissions to include calling registration, call report to the Unit, photocopy all practice documentation to go with the patient, arrange transportation Performs ongoing patient screening, planning and implementation of patient care by effectively implementing the care, and teaching plan in collaboration with provider and clinical leader Uses Prescription Refill Line, refills routine prescriptions noted on medication list or refers to Clinical Coordinator for triage Ensures sterile technique(s) are maintained: Patient and room are ready with the provider arrives. Consent is signed and available. Room and sup! plies are processed according to EMMC Infection Control polici! es. Immunizations are scheduled and administered according to practice guidelines and documented.
Qualifications/Requirements : Graduate from an ABHES or CAAHEP accredited program required. Certified and/or eligible for certification under AAMA required. Current certification or willing to obtain certification within 18 months of hire required. CPR and excellent interpersonal and communication skills Organized Flexible Ability to work effectively with clinical and non-clinical staff. Computer skills
Physical requirements : Flexibility, dexterity, visual acuity, hearing acuity, able to work sitting at work station, using keyboard, working in front of a video display monitor, moderate walking throughout facility. This individual must be able to lift approximately 15 pounds unassisted. Reaching and stretching intermittently are required for assisting patients in the ambulatory setting. The CMA must possess the degree of total body strength and flexibility! necessary to assist patients with transfers and mobility. The CMA must be able to lift approximately a 200 lb patient with the help of several other health care workers. Patients are assisted in ambulating from the waiting room to exam rooms and back. Portable O2 tanks are lifted onto racks from the floor to stretchers or wheel chairs. The CMA must possess the degree of respiratory volume and upper body strength to perform CPR and other patient care treatments. They must be able to stretch, reach, and retrieve equipment from supply carts and to bend to reach equipment stored below the waist.
Working Environment : Busy, often stressful, ambulatory setting providing direct patient care to pediatric patient age groups
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This occupation starts available on: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:13:35 GMT